Morgan Rowe to Present on Disability Rights Issues at CLSA Conference

On January 27, 2018, Morgan Rowe will present at the Canadian Law and Society Association’s Mid-Winter Symposium. The theme of this year’s conference addresses the different ways that law and technology affect individuals’ lives. Morgan will be presenting on issues related to medical evidence requirements in disability and human rights cases. For more information or to register, please visit the conference’s event page. Read More

Morgan Rowe to Present on Accommodating Clients with Disabilities

On September 25, 2018, Morgan Rowe will present as part of a CCLA panel on “Effectively Collaborating with, and Representing, Persons with Disabilities”. The panel will discuss issues which arise for lawyers relating to professionalism, disability identity and perception, and how to ensure greater inclusivity for people with disabilities when providing legal services. For more information or to register, please visit the conference’s event page. Read More

RavenLaw to Host Conference on LTD Claims in the Federal Public Service

On February 21, 2018, RavenLaw will be hosting a conference on long-term disability claims in the federal public service.  This conference will provide information on how to increase the chances of making a successful LTD claim, including insight from highly experienced legal and medical professionals. Please contact info@ravenlaw.com for registration information. Read More

Chronic Pain and Disability Claims

Chronic Pain and Disability Claims Ravenlaw gratefully acknowledges the contribution of this post by articling student Megan Fultz Recent estimates indicate that about 6 million people in Canada (approximately 19% of our population) experience some form of chronic pain. Because chronic pain is experienced differently by each individual, and can present itself in many different forms, it is difficult to diagnose. Individuals living with chronic pain often face significant barriers... Read More

James Cameron Presented on Negotiations and Complex Motions

On March 1, 2018, James Cameron presented as part of the Advocates Society’s 2018 Courthouse series, speaking on complex motions and applications. James also presented a guest lecture to law school students at Queens University that same day, addressing issues arising in legal negotiations. Read More

Morgan Rowe Presents on the Duty to Accommodate and Harassment

On September 19, 2018, Morgan Rowe presented as part of the Union of Postal Communications Employees’ National Education Session. Morgan’s presentations addressed the most effective ways to represent union members in cases involving the duty to accommodate for human rights reasons and in harassment complaints.   Read More

Morgan Rowe Presented on International Women’s Day Panel

On March 8, 2018, Morgan Rowe presented as part of a panel discussion in honour of International Women’s Day, hosted by CUPE 2626. The panel discussed challenges for women and gender minorities in the workplace, including addressing issues related to precarious work, domestic workers, and unpaid labour.   Read More

James Cameron and Morgan Rowe Present on LTD Benefits

On September 20, 2018, James Cameron and Morgan Rowe presented as part of the Union of Postal Communications Employees’ National Education Session. James and Morgan’s presentation addressed how to assist union members in successfully filing long-term disability applications and strategies for effective LTD benefit appeals and litigation.   Read More

Julia Williams Presented on Panel Addressing Racialized Women in the Law

On March 8, 2018, Julia Williams participated in a panel discussion at the University of Ottawa on “Challenges and Opportunities: Racialized Women Working in the Law.” The panel provided an opportunity to examine the challenges faced by women of diverse backgrounds and share insights into overcoming these challenges. Julia would like to thank the “Law Needs Feminism Because” group for inviting her to participate in this important social justice event.... Read More

James Cameron to Present on Public Service Terminations

On October 9, 2018, James Cameron will present as part of a panel discussing terminations in the federal public service. The panel will tackle how employees are terminated in the public service and when those terminations can be successfully challenged. For more information or to register, please contact the event organizer. Read More