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Christopher S. McKenna

Commercial, Competition and Regulatory Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Director, Junior Associate & Student Programs (Ontario)

Christopher McKenna and Angela Sordi wrote "These Days: Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding" for the NALP Bulletin.

These Days Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding

These Days: Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding

Christopher McKenna and Kelly McPhie wrote "Orientation vs. Overload: Effectively Managing Your Summer Training Program" for the NALP Bulletin.

Orientation Overload Effectively Managing Your Summer Training Program

Orientation vs. Overload: Effectively Managing Your Summer Training Program

On May 26, 2015, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its decision in Rea et al v Wildeboer, clarifying the distinct role of derivative actions under the Ontario Business Corporations Act. The role is so distinct that the Court upheld a decision to strike a statement of claim as being plain and obvious to fail because it was a derivative action dressed up as an oppression action.

A Little Less Murky The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Line Between Oppression and Derivative Actions

A Little Less Murky: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Line Between Oppression and Derivative Actions

SCC WeighsIn on Consumer Protection Remedies in Quebec Class Actions

SCC Weighs-In on Consumer Protection Remedies in Quebec Class Actions

Kwang Lim

Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Vancouver Managing Partner

Angela Blake

M&A, Securities and Corporate Finance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Laura James

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

M&amp;A activity in Canada rebounded in Q3 2025, with total deal value rising sharply year-over-year. Our update explores shifting deal structures, the rise of earnouts, cross-border dynamics, and the sectors driving growth.

Canadas Q3 2025 MA Landscape

Canada's Q3 2025 M&A Landscape

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Dominique Carli

Commercial Transactions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Wittington Investments has launched a C$100 million fund to support Canadian food producers with equity or debt financing. Success depends on legal readiness, from IP protection to governance, ensuring businesses are prepared to attract and secure investment.

Legal Readiness for Food Producers Navigating Wittington Investments C100M Fund

Legal Readiness for Food Producers: Navigating Wittington Investments’ C$100M Fund

Kees de Ridder

Intellectual Property Lawyer, Patent Agent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear Pharmascience Inc v Janssen Inc on October 9, 2025, a case that could reshape the scope of patentable subject matter in Canada. At issue is whether a dosing regimen for a pharmaceutical product constitutes an unpatentable method of medical treatment or a valid invention under the Patent Act. The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal upheld the patent&rsquo;s validity, but Pharmascience has challenged this position. With several industry groups granted intervenor status, the case is expected to have significant implications not only for the pharmaceutical industry but also for broader questions of what qualifies as an &ldquo;invention,&rdquo; including computer-implemented and AI-related technologies.

Supreme Court to Assess Subject Matter Eligibility in Canadian

Supreme Court to Assess Subject Matter Eligibility in Canadian Patent Law: Implications Beyond the Pharmaceutical Context

AI is transforming performance marketing through hyper-personalization, automated content creation, and data-driven insights&mdash;enhancing efficiency while raising new legal and ethical considerations for brands.

The Implications of AI on Performance Marketing

Sean Zweig

Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Andrew Froh

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

James Atkinson

Articling Student at Bennett Jones 

Articling Student          

A recent decision of the US Bankruptcy Court in Re: Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. provides important insights for Canadian companies involved in cross-border restructurings. The case addresses how debtor companies can rebut the presumption that their &ldquo;center of main interests&rdquo; (COMI) is located at their registered office when seeking Chapter 15 recognition in the United States. Chief Judge Glenn reaffirmed that COMI is determined by a non-exhaustive set of factors, including management, assets, creditors and creditor expectations, and may also be influenced by pre-filing restructuring activities.

These Days :
Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding

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Bennett Jones Article These Days : Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding Christopher McKenna and Angela Sordi September 1, 2020 Authors Christopher S. McKennaDirector, Junior Associate & Student Programs (Ontario) Christopher McKenna and Angela Sordi wrote "These Days: Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding" for the NALP Bulletin. The article reflects on law firms’ first virtual onboarding experiences. It highlights what worked — regular communication, clear goals and engaged mentorship — and what didn’t, including unstructured check-ins, overdone virtual events and screen fatigue. The authors stress that thoughtful planning and open dialogue are key to successful remote onboarding. Reproduced from NALP Bulletin+. ©2025 National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP). All rights reserved. For reprint permission, please contact the NALP office at 202-835-1001 or email info@nalp.org. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Christopher S. McKenna, Director, Junior Associate & Student Programs (Ontario) Toronto • 416.777.5394 • mckennac@bennettjones.com

These Days : Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding

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These Days :
Lessons Learned from a First Attempt at Virtual Onboarding