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LAT's jurisdiction is explicitly defined and limited by statute: court
BY Angelica Dino 18 Apr 2024

Ontario Superior Court grants extension for service of expert reports in medical negligence case

The court found that denying the motion would cause significant prejudice to the defendants
BY Angelica Dino 18 Apr 2024

Ontario Court of Appeal denies builder's request for a trial on damages in a real estate dispute

Claims for additional damages and the trial must be clearly stated in the pleadings: court
BY Angelica Dino 18 Apr 2024

Liberal MPP’s bill aims to ‘depoliticize’ and clear backlog from Ontario’s tribunal system

Bill would create non-partisan body with investigative, monitoring, reporting, and approval powers
BY Aidan Macnab 15 Apr 2024

Ontario Superior Court awards damages after real estate deals fail due to broker's conflicting roles

The plaintiffs sold their properties to finance transaction for dining facility
BY Angelica Dino 15 Apr 2024

Ontario Superior Court rejects jury trial in motor vehicle accident case due to procedural delays

The court took into account the effects of the pandemic on judicial resources and court operations
BY Angelica Dino 15 Apr 2024

Court of Appeal addresses wrongful conviction risk in 'Mr. Big' police stings

New trial ordered in criminal case
BY Aidan Macnab 10 Apr 2024

Karen Perron named as associate justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

She was a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais, specializing in commercial litigation
BY Angelica Dino 10 Apr 2024

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