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Employment lawyers weigh in on whether employees should be disciplined for risky behaviour outside the workplace, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic: Use the incident as an educational tool. / Punishment should be proportional. / A written warning would probably be the first step in response. What role should an employer should play in this situation?

A sexual assault victim was fined for breaking a publication ban protecting her own identity. One lawyer argues it's a "miscarriage of justice, while another claims the justice system needed to "make an example out of this one case. What happens next could have far-reaching implications for victims in similar situations.

Experts say middle class Canadians are self-representing in court more and more because they can't qualify for legal aid and they can't afford to hire a lawyer. Former Supreme Court of Canada chief justice Beverley McLachlin said she worries about access to justice. What do you think about the rising number of self-represented litigants involved in civil and family court cases?

The May 6 deadline to submit applications to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law GPLLM program is fast approaching. Applications to the GPLLM program submitted before 11:59PM EST, May 6, 2021, can expect to receive a decision regarding acceptance and enrolment no later than June 4, 2021. All applications received May 7 or later will be reviewed throughout the following months, and decisions regarding acceptance and enrolment will be made on a rolling basis throughout ...the summer of 2021. For help in preparing a strong application, book an Application Prep Meeting with a member of our Admissions team by visiting our website and reserving a date and time.

Carla Serpe, Graduate Program Assistant, gives us a sneak peek of her #GPLLMfromhome office. "Working on admissions with my helpful assistant. The days are busy, but it’s wonderful to be a part of the GPLLM community of staff and students."

The Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) within the Division of Human Resources & Equity, provides services to support University members in their efforts to foster environments that are intentionally racially diverse and inclusive through the advancement of equitable practices, education and training and the provision of complaints resolution supports on matters of race, faith and intersecting identities as guided by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Visit ARCDO's Black History 365 calendar of events across all U of T campuses: http://ow.ly/sXKc50DxTc6

Damion Hylton is the Senior Vice President Retail & Payments at Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited, one of the largest commercial banks in the country. With more than 17 years’ experience working in the financial sector, Damion is an experienced change manager with the proven ability to improve operations, achieve strategic goals, increase deposit and loans growth, and generate sustained profits. He has previously worked in executive roles at JMMB Merchant Bank in Jamaica, as well as JN Cayman (Building Society) in the Cayman Islands. Congratulations, Damion, on graduating from the Innovation, Law & Technology concentration with the Class of 2020!

Ramona Verma was selected by her classmates as the #GPLLMgrad20 valedictorian for the Business Law concentration. As manager of in-season planning at Loblaws, Ramona decided to pursue the GPLLM program because she wanted to become a great leader. In her valedictorian address, she encouraged her classmates not to judge themselves on their professional accomplishments alone, but on how well they have addressed the world's inequalities. Congratulations, Ramona, on this great achievement!

Whether you are considering pursuing the GPLLM in Canadian Law to fulfill your NCA requirements, or aim to become more conversant in the fundamentals of Canadian law, we invite you to join us for an online information session on February 26th at 1 p.m. EST. It is a great opportunity to connect with our admissions staff and alumni, learn more about the program, and have your questions answered. We hope to see you there! Reserve your spot: http://ow.ly/Ce5450DvBGj

Happy New Year from the GPLLM faculty and staff! Wishing you and yours a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.