Who controls pre-closing privileged emails when a company changes hands? Earlier this year, the Ontario Superior Court delivered its second decision on this topic in Ellis Packaging Limited v. Ellis, 2025 ONSC 1314 (Ellis Packaging). Transaction lawyers, litigation counsel, and in-house teams now have more food for thought on how to treat privilege in the context of an M&A transaction.
In Ellis Packaging, the court considered a post-closing dispute following the acquisition of a family-owned folding and paperboard manufacturing and packaging business, and the subsequent amalgamation of the buyer and the target group of companies. Approximately one year later, the buyer sued Read more...
The Law Society’s Practice Management Helpline is a confidential telephone service for Ontario lawyers and paralegals. The Helpline answers questions about the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Paralegal Rules of Conduct, and other professionalism and practice management topics.
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This annual two-day program brings you the latest legal developments along with practice tips in an engaging, interactive format. Day One addresses the latest information on estates and trusts law litigation, while Day Two focuses on the estate solicitor's practice, including planning, administration, and advising attorneys and guardians. Join our esteemed speakers as we address the issues of the day for your Estates practice. Read more...
Over the past year, we aired a variety of Wills & Estates and Corporate Commercial Law programs that are now available for you to explore on demand. Here are a few highlights.
Elevate your expertise with our premier CPD summit on business law—an annual gathering that spans the breadth and depth of this practice area. From dispute resolution to ESG, and privacy to tax, this event delivers invaluable insights; presenters' content is tailored for legal professionals looking to serve their clients better and stay on top of recent developments in policy and law. Read more...
Looking for more? Dive into this exclusive article by Marni Pernica, TEP, Aird & Berlis LLP, released alongside The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2025!
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