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PAGE 16 The Inside Story GLOBAL NOD FOR OTTAWA ARBITRATOR Global Arbitration Review has named Ottawa's Andrew Mc- Dougall among the world's top 45 arbitration lawyers under 45. The 40-year-old partner at Perley-Robertson Hill & McDougall LLP heads up the firm's international arbitra- tion group. Earlier this year, the same publication named it among the top 100 internation- al arbitration firms in the world. "I am truly honoured to be included," said McDougall. "I know most of those selected, and several are good friends. I believe the list demonstrates the breadth and depth of the international arbitration community." It's the second time the publi- cation has compiled its list with the final selections based on rec- ommendations from leading fig- ures in the field. "It has been a real pleasure working closely with Andrew in establishing our international arbitration group," said Barry Leon, a fellow partner in the firm's international arbitration group. "Andrew is truly dedicat- ed to his clients' interests. His level of international arbitration experience and knowledge is rare in Canada." TORYS N.Y. OFFICE ON THE MOVE Torys LLP has moved offices in New York. As of Sept. 6, the firm is in the W.R. Grace building at 1114 Avenue of the Americas. Torys is on the 23rd floor of the 50-storey building. Since the building's opening in 1971, its distinctive sloping facades have made it a New York landmark. Phone and e-mail ad- dresses for the firm's New York lawyers remain unchanged. LAW COMMISSION SEEKS APPLICANTS The Law Commission of On- tario is seeking applications for at-large members to sit on its board of governors. The three-year appoint- ments come with the potential for renewal for an additional term of the same length. The law commission began in 2007 with a mandate to review the law and come up with rec- ommendations for reforms to make it more accessible, effec- tive, and relevant; to clarify and simplify it; to consider how tech- nology might increase access to justice; and to stimulate critical debate. Its board is responsible for overall supervision of the commission, developing policy, and approving the budget, re- search projects, final reports, and recommendations. The law commission is look- ing for board members with experience in law reform, an interest in public service, and a willingness to be an ambassador for the organization. Interested applicants should send a letter and resumé by Sept. 30. More information is available by con- tacting the law commission at lawcommission@lco-cdo.org. MILLER THOMSON LANDS BOUTIQUE LAWYER Nadya Tymochenko has joined Miller Thomson LLP's Toron- to office as a partner after leav- ing boutique firm Keel Cot- trelle LLP. Since her call to the bar in 2000, Tymochenko has built a practice representing school boards. At Miller Thomson, she'll oversee the firm's education law industry group and will ad- vise clients on governance, stu- dent matters, human rights, and labour and employment issues. NORTON ROSE LAWYER HONOURED Norton Rose OR LLP counsel Bernard Roy received the hon- orary title of advocatus emeritus from the Barreau du Québec at a ceremony on Sept. 6. The title honours members of the bar who have led exem- plary careers. Roy, who's based at the firm's Montreal office, is an experienced civil, commer- cial, and administrative lawyer who also serves as an arbitrator and mediator. He was coun- sel to the Gomery commission and was also principal secretary to the prime minister between 1984 and 1988. He's the 12th lawyer at Norton Rose OR and its predecessor Ogilvy Renault LLP to receive the title. "On behalf of the firm, I would like to congratulate Bernard on receiving this prestigious honour," said John Coleman, managing partner of Norton Rose OR. "We are proud to have a trial lawyer of Bernard's outstanding calibre and professional experience in our ranks. He has always brought credit to our profession and is a role model for his colleagues and the generation of lawyers who will take over from us." LT For more Inside Story, please visit www.lawtimesnews.com. "He wishes to confirm we'll retain 4.5% of common equity and 6% of Tier 1 capital of risk-weighted assets as mandated by the Basel III liquidity agreement." Recruiting? Post your position on GREAT RATES. GREAT REACH. GREAT RESULTS. Contact Sandy Shutt at sandra.shutt@thomsonreuters.com for details. www.lawtimesnews.com JobsInLaw 1-8 pg 5X.indd 1 2/15/11 4:12:27 PM CRACKDOWN ON WATER FIGHTS TEHRAN — What will Iran- ian authorities crack down on next — touch tag? In a sign of the govern- ment's ability to spot anti- regime activity almost any- where, police arrested several people holding a water fight at a Tehran park on Sept. 1. Gen. Ahmad Radan, acting commander of Iran's police, said the group had planned the water fight through the Internet and alleged they "intended to break customs," The Associated Press reported. Even the judiciary is weighing in. "This is not sim- ply a game with water," said judiciary spokesman Ghol- am Hossein Mohseni Ejehi. "This act is being guided from abroad." Police have been cracking down on water fights through- out the summer, according to The Associated Press. In July, they arrested dozens of young men and women involved in a water fight in Tehran's Water and Fire Park. The arrests have continued in major cities around Iran ever since. Authorities see the water games as immoral and allege they're often the result of or- ganizing via Facebook. Since massive political protests in 2009, they've been leery of any gatherings and signs of people power, The Associated Press reported. September 12, 2011 • Law timeS Bizarre Briefs By Viola James CITY LAUNCHES 'SEX TAX METERS' BONN, Germany — In yet another sign of Germans' legendary efficiency, prosti- tutes in Bonn must now carry a ticket purchased from a new parking meter-like machine while working the streets or face hefty fines from tax au- thorities. In Germany, ladies of the night pay income tax, but compliance is difficult to en- force with women seeking business on the street. Germany's first "sex tax meters," from which prosti- tutes can purchase a ticket for 6 euros per night, will ensure the tax system is fairly imple- mented, a city spokeswoman said. "Inspectors will monitor compliance, not every evening but frequently," the spokes- woman told Reuters. If caught without a valid ticket, offenders will first be reprimanded and then face fines and later even a ban. About 200 prostitutes work in Bonn. Due to pro- tests from residents, city offi- cials have limited the areas of operation to specific quarters. But critics say this has made it easier for prostitutes to ply their trade. In fact, the city has erected what officials call "consummation areas" — wooden parking garages where customers driving cars can retreat to with prostitutes. GUN RAFFLE IN GIFFORDS' COUNTY TUCSON, Ariz. — There's little hope for gun control in this state when even a nation- al tragedy can't come between Republicans and their guns. According to Reuters, the Republican Party in Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' home county is raising eyebrows by raffling off a Glock handgun — the same brand of gun Giffords, a Democrat, was shot with in January. "When I first heard about this last week in an e-mail, I said, 'That's a joke, a sick joke. Nobody could be do- ing that,'" said Pima County Democratic Party chairman Jeff Rogers. "This is like tearing the scab off a wound. This com- munity is still healing." The county Republican organization announced the fundraiser in its online news- letter on Aug. 26. "Get yourself a new Glock 23 .40 cal handgun for just 10 bucks — if your name is drawn," the newsletter reads. Jared Lee Loughner, 22, who has since been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is charged with shooting Giffords and 18 others with a Glock 19 handgun during a shopping centre meet-and-greet on Jan. 8. Six people died in the ram- page before bystanders tackled Loughner. The case sparked a national debate about gun control laws. Giffords supports the con- stitutional right to keep and bear arms, said her spokes- man Mark Kimble, though he couldn't confirm media reports that the congress- woman has owned a Glock handgun. LT

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