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Login to watch this video if you have a subscription. Learn more about subscriptions.Katie Warwick’s presentation “Case Comment (Anti-SLAPP Proceeding): Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board” showcases how Ontario’s anti-SLAPP provision under section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act empowers courts to dismiss strategic lawsuits that threaten public expression while preserving meritorious defamation claims against a school board chair’s remarks and social-media posts characterizing a delegation as transphobic. Attendees learn how to craft an effective anti-SLAPP motion that balances freedom of speech with protection of reputation.
Josh Laplante uses the Jackson v. Rosenberg decision to illustrate how the Ontario Court of Appeal applies joint-tenancy and resulting-trust principles to honor a donor’s exclusive intention to confer survivorship rights and confirms that unilateral severance can revoke that gift. This session underscores the importance of precise estate-planning advice, clear transfer documentation and awareness of probate-avoidance risks.
Debbie Boswell’s presentation “Update: Appeal Proofing Your Trial” delivers an engaging review of appellate jurisdiction, standards of review and practical advocacy techniques for preserving favorable trial outcomes. Lawyers gain actionable strategies for building a robust trial record, drafting persuasive factums and preserving key issues to minimize the risk of reversal.
Debbie Boswell is a partner in the Appeals, Dispute Resolution and Advocacy, Health Law, and Education Law London practice groups at Lerners LLP. She is also a certified workplace investigator. Debbie has acted as counsel at all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada. She has a special interest in appellate advocacy after completing judicial clerkships at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. As an active member of her community, Debbie regularly serves on boards and committees for not-for-profit organizations and professional associations. She has taught legal research and writing to law students, served as a moot coach advisor, and is an assessor within the Law Practice Program.
Joshua is a partner with Cohen Highley LLP with an exclusive focus on estate disputes, power of attorney issues, guardianship matters, and the administration of estates. He is committed to providing clear, compassionate, and effective legal advice to clients facing complex and often emotionally charged legal challenges. Whether navigating the intricacies of contested wills, advising on capacity and guardianship concerns, or assisting estate trustees with estate administration, Joshua offers thoughtful guidance tailored to the unique needs of each client and situation. He advocates tirelessly for elder rights and the protection of individuals who may be unable to make decisions for themselves. Joshua represents both executors and beneficiaries in estate disputes, offering strategic guidance and strong advocacy through estate accounting disputes, removal of estate trustees, rectification of wills or trusts, and dependent support claims. Having started his career in Cohen Highley’s Kitchener office, Joshua transitioned to the firm’s London office in 2021. Today, he maintains strong roots in both communities and services clients throughout Ontario. Outside the office, Joshua is an avid golfer and can often be found on one of the many local public courses, seeking new challenges. When not on the course, he attends live shows and concerts and enjoys exploring local pubs and restaurants.
Katie Warwick is an employment and human rights lawyer at Harrison Pensa representing and advising both employers and employees in a variety of employment-related matters, including human rights complaints, allegations of discrimination or harassment, workplace safety, occupational health, and wrongful-termination disputes. Katie’s employment and human rights law responsibilities take her before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. When she’s not in the office, Katie enjoys trying new restaurants with family and friends, reading science-fiction and fantasy books, and watching movies with her rescue cat, Buyo.
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