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Nov 7, 2024 · Gowling's Mark Giavedoni on the housing shortage and logistics sector 'boom in real estate'. Ontario law news, featuring analysis, breaking cases, ongoing litigation, a daily newsletter, and everything else today's Ontario-based lawyer needs to know.
Ontario’s human rights tribunal reducing backlog with onerous …
1 day ago · Ahead of Tribunals Ontario releasing its annual report on the activities of the boards and tribunals it oversees, a watchdog group described one of those tribunals as “the place where human rights claims go to die,” pointing to a high number of dismissed claims, years-long wait times for applicants, and diminished funding for legal aid.
Ontario calls on Federal government to tighten bail laws for …
2 days ago · BY Angelica Dino 11 Nov 2024. The Ontario government has called on the federal government to tighten bail restrictions for repeat and violent offenders, a move supported by police associations but criticized by legal and advocacy groups over concerns about due process and systemic bias. The call for reform includes concrete measures intended to ...
OTLA pushes for urgent Licence Appeal Tribunal review
2 days ago · The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association is pushing for an urgent review of the Licence Appeal Tribunal in light of findings from a recent inHEALTH statistical analysis. The association cited what it described as “several disturbing trends” at the tribunal, with the most significant one being the outcomes obtained by self-represented claimants ...
Ontario Bar Association highlights importance of will preparation ...
2 days ago · The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) has launched its annual “Make a Will Month” initiative this November to raise awareness about the importance of having a legally sound will. Throughout the month, OBA lawyers will offer free information sessions, both in-person and online, across Ontario to help ...
Ontario Bar Association calls for ‘meaningful’ consultation on …
3 days ago · The Ontario Bar Association has made a submission to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario in response to proposed changes to the tribunal’s rules of procedure. The association said that it welcomed the push to streamline HRTO processes in order to resolve cases fairly, justly, and quickly; however ...
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Oct 28, 2024 · Teacher can proceed with defamation lawsuit against school board over gender identity comments: OCA. Court dismissed school board's anti-SLAPP motion against teacher, saying claim meets threshold. Key facets within the industry that simply cannot be ignored. Click here to get daily updates and insights on legal practice developments.
Nine new judges appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Jul 17, 2024 · The Ontario government has announced the appointment of nine new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice. Justice Michael Boyce. Justice Michael Boyce, who was called to the bar in 2003, began his career as an articling student in the Ottawa Crown Attorney’s Office and served as an assistant Crown attorney in Ottawa for over 20 years.
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Oct 16, 2024 · Ontario Superior Court dismisses lawsuit against City of Hamilton over cyclist's highway accident. 16 Oct 2024. The city provided clearly marked lanes which the plaintiff chose not to use. Show more. Click here to learn insights into the tips and tricks that ensure success when dealing with difficult personal injury cases and practices.
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Oct 2, 2024 · Litigation firm Lenczner Slaght taps Osler partner as first chief client officer. 23 Sep 2024. Gillian Scott's new addition comes one week after the firm appointed a new chief operating officer. Show more. A guide to equipping litigation practitioners with …