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THE TOPIC: The epitome of eponymy (or “what’s in a name?”)
ONE: Mareva Injuctions and Anton Piller Orders: Getting the goods
TWO: Norwich Pharmacal orders: Getting the goods—even without a lawsuit
THREE: Wagg motions: Getting the goods from the police and/or the Crown
FOUR: Bullock and Sanderson orders: Getting costs
FIVE: Pierringer and Mary Carter agreements: Getting multi-party litigation settled
SIX: The Rule in Browne v. Dunn: Getting the evidence in (and getting into trouble if you don’t know about this rule)
Alexa Biscaro is an associate with the Ottawa office of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and focuses on insurance defence, commercial litigation, international arbitration and constitutional issues. She is currently acting as tribunal secretary for an ICC arbitration. Alexa received her J.D./LL.L from the University of Ottawa in 2012 and was called to the Ontario bar in 2013. She then clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada for Justice Thomas Cromwell. Fluently bilingual, she practises in both English and French. During her legal studies, she worked as a research assistant on the topics of state immunity, the extraterritorial application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the intersection of European anti money-laundering regimes and blood diamond smuggling.
Erin Callery is an associate in Gowlings’ Ottawa office. Her practice has focused on defence of bodily injury, property damage, and professional liability claims since she began work at the firm in 2010, following her call to the bar in Ontario. Erin is a graduate of the University of Ottawa, where she obtained a LL.B. in 2008 and a LL.L. in 2009. She previously attended McMaster University where she graduated from the Arts & Science Program in 2005. Erin has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, and before administrative tribunals. In addition to her work at Gowlings, Erin has enjoyed volunteering for pro bono initiatives including the Law Help Ontario program at the Ottawa courthouse and, more recently, with the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program through the University of Ottawa. Erin was a member of the executive of the OBA Young Lawyers’ Division East from 2011 to 2014.
Ben Grant graduated from the Queen’s University JD Program in 2012 and was called to the Bar in 2013. Currently, he practices commercial and public law litigation with Conway LLP. Before joining the firm, Ben worked as a law clerk for the Honourable David Stratas, judge of the Federal Court of Appeal. There he researched points of law, prepared legal memoranda, and assisted Justice Stratas in a wide range of areas, including tax, trade law, competition law, access to information law, and constitutional law. While obtaining his JD from Queen’s University, Ben obtained the second highest overall standing in his class. He participated in two competitive moots, both times winning awards for the quality of his team’s written materials. He also participated in Queen’s Legal Aid, and was recognized as one of the graduating students who made the most significant contribution to the mission of that organization. Ben has appeared before the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, and the Ontario Small Claims Court. On his spare time, Ben tries his hand at brewing beer, but keeps a six pack from one of Ottawa’s fine microbreweries in the fridge just in case.
Margot practices in the area of civil litigation, focusing on commercial, real property, construction and financial loss related issues. Fluently bilingual, Margot represents both francophone and anglophone clients and argues matters before the courts in both official languages. Recently joining the partnership in September 2018, Margot also serves as MBC’s practice group manager for the Financial Loss Advisory Group (FLAG) where she advocates for clients claiming financial losses in financial advisor negligence cases across the country. Margot also represents subtrades, general contractors, and owners in construction related matters. A proud member of the Ontario Bar Association, The Advocates Society, the Advocacy Club, AJEFO and the County of Carleton Law Association, Margot also delights in supporting a variety of Eastern Ontario and capital area community groups and events including educating lawyers and individuals through advocacy programs and teaching at the University of Ottawa. Outside the office Margot enjoys equestrian riding, time at the cottage, entertaining family and friends, as well as spending quality time traveling or fishing with her husband.
Charlotte is a bilingual associate at Forget Smith Morel whose litigation practice is focused on insurance defence, notably accident benefits and bodily injury. She is a volunteer with Law Help Ontario (Pro Bono Law Ontario) and with the Refugee Sponsorship Support Program. Charlotte received her Masters of Laws in French and European Law from the Sorbonne University in Paris, France and obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Moncton, French Common Law Program. Charlotte was called to the Bar in 2012.
James Wishart is a lawyer at Dentons. He began his post-secondary education in Hamilton (McMaster, 1994, BA) and worked east, eventually ending in Ottawa (Queen’s, 1997, MA and University of Ottawa, LLB, Gold Medallist, 2009). James is a published historian and taught medical history at Queen’s University. At law school he helped develop the first-ever course in Robot Law in Canada. He clerked at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Honourable Justice Ian Binnie prior to joining Denton’s. James’s practice includes complex commercial litigation and class actions, contractual disputes, products liability, intellectual property matters and appellate litigation. He has appeared as counsel before the Ontario Superior Court and Divisional Court, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. James’s non-law interests run from building furniture to racing cars to cycling.
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