Omar Ha-Redeye was interviewed by The Lawyers Weekly on virtual offices and using technology in a mobile practice.

Technology Makes Work Possible for Office Less Lawyers by Omar Ha-Redeye

Omar Ha-Redeye appeared on Episode 215 of Family Matters with Justice Harvey Brownstone, where he discussed online bullying and hazing. He explained how parents should be vigilant in observing the signs that their child may be the victim of online bullying.

Omar Ha-Redeye spoke to the CBA National Blog about technology and the law.

On May 28, 2013, the Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) partnered with several other organizations to host an event at the Ontario Legislature to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month.

The event was co-hosted by Hon Michael Coteau, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, MPP Todd Smith and MPP Jagmeet Singh.  Over 30 Members of Provincial Parliament were in attendance.

Kanwal Rafiq of the South Asian Generation Next wrote:

Connecting with others to learn and seek assistance can truly prove as beneficial for all.

As Omar Ha-Redeye, a lawyer attending the event commented, “It is important for minority professionals to get to know each other and hopefully help each other out if the opportunity arises.”

 

Omar Ha-Redeye with Jagmeet Singh, MPP, and other attendees.

Omar Ha-Redeye spoke to Yves Fagay of CBA National Magazine social media in the courtroom:

Quebec’s courts recently banned Twitter. Ontario’s Superior Court has allowed it only for lawyers and journalists. Omar Ha Redeye explains the competing interests behind the confusion.

Omar Ha-Redeye explained the legal concepts of constructive dismissal and privileged communications on Newstalk 1010.

He discussed the recent case of Fernandes v. Marketforce Communications, where the use of a “Reply All” function on email resulted in an employee receiving a message intended for the lawyers where they were discussing her potential termination.

The employer considered this email privileged and sought to have it excluded, while the employee considered the email as constructive dismissal and sued as a result. In the motion to exclude the email, Justice Thomas A. Bielby upheld the decision of Mr. Justice Sproat to allow the employee to use the email because it would be unfair to the plaintiff to exclude it.

Omar Ha-Redeye on Sun News Network with Brian Dunstan discussing international law and Guantanamo Bay

Omar Ha-Redeye spoke to Anita Sharma and Brian Dunstan of Sun News Network on the prospect of Omar Khadr appealing his war crimes charges.

For more, see Slaw.

Tx for joining us, Omar. Great legal analysis re: Omar Khadr RT @omarharedeye: @anitasharma Great talking to you today @sunnewsnetwork

— Anita Sharma (@AnitaSharma) April 29, 2013

@ksofen @omarharedeye it helps to have a guest who is on point and erudite to boot.

— Brian Dunstan (@BrianDSNNWknd) April 29, 2013

@omarharedeye – You came off really well.Very well-spoken and articulate.I love intelligence.

— Karla Sofen (@KSofen) April 29, 2013

Recommended. RT @omarharedeye: The Legal Basis for Omar Khadr’s War Crimes Appeal bit.ly/ZI19hP

— David Akin (@davidakin) April 29, 2013

Omar Ha-Redeye presented a free webinar hosted by Clio on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at 2PM (EST)/11AM (PST).

Click here for the free recording.

@omarharedeye That was sent too early.Meant to say: Omar, you’re everywhere! #ClioWeb

— Simon Borys (@SimonBorys) April 23, 2013

Thank you @clioweb for bring my social media efforts to a new level! #ClioWeb

— Moxie Lab (@moxielablaw) April 23, 2013

Attending Webinar on Effortless Social Media for Lawyers, Great Insights! #clioweb

— Gerbers Law (@GerbersLawSC) April 23, 2013

Great presentation @joshualenon and @omarharedeye, very informative! #ClioWeb

— Simon Borys (@SimonBorys) April 23, 2013

RT @sandiegoesquire: 6 Benefits of Google+ for Lawyers & Law Firms ow.ly/k2iO3 Perfect for today’s #ClioWeb discussion!

— Clio (@goclio) April 23, 2013

RT @sandiegoesquire: 6 Benefits of Google+ for Lawyers & Law Firms ow.ly/k2iO3 Perfect for today’s #ClioWeb discussion!

— Clio (@goclio) April 23, 2013

@joshualenon Bummed I missed the seminar on Tuesday. Heard it was fabulous! Definitely next time!

— Leila Kanani (@LeilaKanani) April 26, 2013

The Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) hosted its ACTION Party on March 8, 2013 at the Arcadian Court.

Justin Trudeau and Omar Ha-Redeye

Marc Garneau and Omar Ha-Redeye

Omar Ha-Redeye and Kirsty Duncan

Omar Sharif Jr and Omar Ha-Redeye

Rob Ford and Omar Ha-Redeye

An incident at the event involving Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and Sarah Thomson, referred to over social media as “buttgate,” was subsequently covered by media sources which interviewed Omar Ha-Redeye:

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says groping allegations ‘absolutely, completely false’

Another guest at the function, lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye, said in an interview that Ms. Thomson did complain to him about the alleged incident shortly afterwards.

“She said `He grabbed my ass,’ that’s what she told me,” Mr. Ha-Redeye said.
…
Lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye confirmed that Ms. Thomson, whom he knows, approached him as they stood a few feet away from Mr. Ford.

“She said `He grabbed my ass,’ that’s what she told me,” Mr. Ha-Redeye said in an interview.

“… It surprised me. I looked at her, she said `Yeah, he’s never done that before any of the other times we’ve taken photos together’. We were in a crowded hallway so I don’t think she wanted to make a scene or anything like that.”

He said he did not personally witness the incident and could only confirm that she spoke to him.

Rob Ford: Sarah Thomson wants apology after accusing Toronto mayor of inappropriate touch

Thomson, the dreadlocked transit advocate and publisher of the Women’s Post, says she arrived at the party with assistant Sarah Patterson and greeted Ford chief of staff Mark Towhey, who said the mayor was upstairs…
Patterson told the Star a shocked-looking Thomson told her about the alleged grab and Florida comment at the event. Omar Ha-Redeye, the next guest waiting in line, says Thomson told him as well.

Thomson prepared to defend Ford allegations in court

Omar Ha-Redeye, a politically active lawyer with ties to the Liberal party, attended the event, and confirmed to NOW that after Thomson met with the mayor, she complained that he had grabbed her behind.

“I saw Sarah immediately after she left Rob Ford. So she came around the corner, and she told me about it at that time,” Ha-Redeye said.

Ha-Redeye said he couldn’t say whether Towhey’s description of Thomson being “happy” was accurate.

“I don’t know if I can gauge her in that way, I just know that she wasn’t making a scene. That may just have been a political choice on her behalf, or not wanting to disrupt the event,” he said.

Sarah Thomson the talk of the town after saying Rob Ford ‘grabbed her ass’

Descriptions of the mayor that evening varied. Omar Ha-Redeye, a lawyer who may have been the first person Ms. Thomson confided in, said the mayor looked like he usually did, a “little socially inept,” not very talkative and avoiding eye contact

Witness backs mayor who denies groping, inappropriate comments

Meanwhile, Omar Ha-Redeye, a Toronto lawyer who was also at the party, told CityNews that Thomson told him about the incident immediately after it occurred.

“She did indicate to me that Ford grabbed her ass,” Ha-Redeye said in a phone interview, adding that he didn’t see the alleged incident himself.

Sarah Thomson demands apology after accusing Rob Ford of inappropriate touch

Omar Ha-Redeye said he was the first person Thomson talked to after the alleged grab. He was waiting to get his own photo with the mayor, who had sat with his back the corner of the room, when she approached him.

“She told me that (Ford) grabbed her ass,” Ha-Redeye said

Mayor Ford’s statement:

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful event to support the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee.
This is an event that is attended by numerous political leaders and where I have been a guest in the past.
Early this morning, false allegations were made regarding a number of disgusting actions. I am shocked, dismayed and surprised. I can say without hesitation that they are absolutely, completely false.
What is more surprising is that a woman who has aspired to be a civic leader would cry wolf on a day where we should be celebrating women across the globe.
This is a day we should all take the time to reflect upon the women in our lives and in our society. It is a day when we can envision the changes we want to make in our communities to ensure that all people are equal and that violence and discrimination against women comes to an end.

From Twitter:

Thanks to @omarharedeye for saying what he saw and heard, and not editorializing, embellishing or making himself some hero. #topoli

— Jude MacDonald (@judemacdonald) March 9, 2013

Jury for Trial of a Sheepherder for Murder, 1936

The release of the Iacobucci Report on Improving First Nations’ Representation on Ontario Juries confirms the continuing challenge of jury representation for First Nations in Ontario. See Slaw for more.