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PAGE 16 The Inside Story YOUNG LAWYER LAUDED Lerners LLP associate Lucas Lung has won Th e Advocates' Society's 2011 Arleen Goss Young Advocates' Award for his outstanding record of advo- cacy and advancement of social justice. Lung has experience in cases involving immigrants and work- ing with the disadvantaged, in- cluding one matter that went to the Supreme Court of Canada this year. In Canada (Attorney General) v. Mavi, he represented fi ve of eight sponsors who de- faulted on undertakings given to the federal and Ontario gov- ernments to repay any social as- sistance benefi ts given to their family members. Th e decision, rendered on June 10, declared that family members who spon- sor relatives can't renege on their legal undertakings to support them, regardless of changes in circumstances. During his time as a law stu- dent, he submitted a report on the insecurities of Burundian refugees in Egypt to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and was also in- volved with the University of Toronto's international human rights clinic. "Lucas is one of the most tal- ented and accomplished young lawyers with whom I have had the opportunity to work," said Mark Freiman, a commercial litigation partner with Lern- ers and a former deputy attor- ney general for Ontario. "He combines an acute legal mind and a passion for social justice, human rights, and civil liber- ties with a laudable work ethic based on a commitment to technical excellence and pro- fessional integrity." OTTAWA LITIGATOR JOINS FASKENS Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP has poached seasoned litigator Peter Mantas from Heenan Blaikie LLP to lead its Ottawa litigation practice. Mantas has acted as counsel at all levels of the Ontario and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and before various domestic and international tribunals. "We are delighted to welcome Peter to the Fasken Martineau family. He has the profound re- spect of the legal community in the Ottawa region and beyond. Th is addition will add greatly to the services that we are able [ Untitled-5 1 to off er clients both in the Ot- tawa region and beyond," said Stephen Whitehead, Faskens' senior partner for the Ottawa region. GOWLINGS SET FOR BEIJING EXPANSION Gowling Lafl eur Henderson LLP is making its fi rst foray into the Asian market with a Beijing offi ce planned to open in September. According to Legal Week, the fi rm has applied for a licence to set up a representative offi ce in the Chinese capital where the fo- cus will be on the energy, infra- structure, and mining sectors. "We've been working with Chinese companies for a num- ber of years in these sectors. For the most part, we've been mak- ing do with fl ying people in and out, but the level of activity has increased to the point that we need people on the ground in Beijing," Gowlings' chairman and CEO Scott Jolliff e told Legal Week. "Right now, with all the growth in Asia, there are a lot of exciting opportuni- ties in energy and mining, so we might look much closer at forming alliances with fi rms in the region." STROSBERG RECEIVES OBA HONOUR Former Law Society of Upper Canada treasurer Harvey Stros- berg has won the Ontario Bar Association's Award of Excel- lence in Civil Litigation. Strosberg, a senior partner at Sutts Strosberg LLP in Wind- sor, Ont., practises almost ex- clusively in the areas of class ac- tion and commercial litigation. Th e OBA singled Strosberg out for his vast trial and appellate experience in the areas of neg- ligence, personal injury, com- mercial law, product liability, insurance, and class actions. "He is a pioneer in the de- velopment of class action law in Ontario and is dedicated to the service of his profession and the community. He epitomizes the highest ideals of civility, professionalism, and achieve- ment in our profession," said Audrey Ramsay, chairwoman of the nomination and selec- tion committee. Strosberg will receive his award at a gala dinner on Oct. 25 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. For more Inside Story, please visit www.lawtimesnews.com. "Our litigation management software just crashed!" Commercial and Residential Title Insurance Solutions At Stewart Title, we know it's our relationship with our customers that determines our success. That's why service is the foundation of our business and integrity, the keystone in all our dealings. Keeping real estate transactions where they belong – in your office! Call us today at (888) 667-5151 or visit www.stewart.ca. www.lawtimesnews.com 7/19/10 2:39:54 PM ] ARREST OVER SAGGY PANTS SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. college football player who allegedly refused a re- quest to hoist his saggy pants when he boarded a fl ight was arrested after a dispute with the crew, according to au- thorities. When DeShon Marman, 20, refused to leave U.S. Airways Flight 488 from San Francisco to Phoenix, he was arrested for trespass- ing by police at the request of the plane's captain, said San Mateo County chief depu- ty district attorney Karen Guidotti. "Th e attention was brought to him because his pants were so low that his genitals were almost showing," Guidotti said. Marman also was booked for resisting arrest after an al- leged fracas with an arresting offi cer at San Francisco In- ternational Airport, authori- ties said. Both charges would be misdemeanours, but Mar- man has not yet been for- mally charged, Guidotti said. An arraignment has been set for July 18, and Marman has been released from jail after posting $10,000 bail, author- ities said. Marman is a University of New Mexico football player originally from San Fran- cisco. June 27, 2011 • Law Times Bizarre Briefs By Viola James Th e plane had 150 passen- gers on board, said Andrew Christie, a spokesman for U.S. Airways. "U.S. Airways does not have a specifi c dress code, but we do ask that our passengers dress in an appropriate man- ner to ensure the safety and comfort of all of our passen- gers," Christie said. — Reuters WATCHDOG SUED FOR ICE CREAM CRITIQUE NEW YORK — A chain of ice cream stores in New York is suing over reports by a TV consumer watchdog reporter that its creamy desserts are less healthy than advertised, according to a lawsuit fi led last week. Arnold Diaz, a reporter for Fox 5 News whose reports ti- tled "Shame, Shame, Shame" are aimed at uncovering de- ceptive business practices that harm consumers, was named in the lawsuit fi led by Matthew Prince. He recently opened three D'Lites Empo- rium ice cream stores in Long Island, New York. Prince said his business has been ravaged after being featured in an eight-minute segment last month in which Diaz claimed the stores were "selling a lie," according to documents fi led in New York State Supreme Court. D'Lites advertises its ice cream as being "low in sodium, sugar, fat, and carbohydrates." Diaz, in his segment, said his team had done laboratory tests that suggested the ice cream was unhealthier than had been claimed. Prince contends that the laboratory tested unfrozen, concentrated ice cream mix, which does not refl ect the fro- zen, aerated, relatively diluted product served to the customer. He says the laboratory used by Diaz' team conceded the point and issued a supplemental re- port that agreed with D'Lites' own nutritional claims. A spokeswoman for Fox 5 disputed Prince's claim. "FOX 5 stands by Arnold Diaz' story," the spokeswom- an said in an e-mail. — Reuters ADVANCED CONDOM GETS GREEN LIGHT LONDON, England — A British medical company has had its erection-enhancing condom recommended for European approval. Futura Medical said its CSD500 condom has gel in its tip that dilates the arteries and increases blood fl ow to the penis, resulting in a fi rmer and bigger erection. Futura said last week that products usually took about a month to receive what's called CE mark certifi cation after recommendation. Th e mark would enable the condom to be sold in 29 European terri- tories and a number of other non-European countries. Futura said on its web site that the CSD500 will be a condom used by healthy men to help maintain a fi rmer erection during intercourse while wearing a condom. — Reuters

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