Group of lawyers, judges, court employees tell province to close courts, move to remote proceedings

In-person proceedings should only be permitted if 'absolutely necessary,' says letter to officials
BY Aidan Macnab 14 Jan 2021

FOLA supports expanding definition of child in Children's Law Reform Act

Current definition is unfair to adults under the care of unmarried parents: FOLA
BY Aidan Macnab 14 Jan 2021

Gluckstein Lawyers marks new year with third strategic partnership, having grown throughout COVID

Managing partner wants to establish firm as tops in birth trauma litigation
BY Aidan Macnab 13 Jan 2021

Canadian Judicial Council forms review panel for judge allegedly involved in U of T hiring scandal

Tax Court Justice David Spiro is accused of pressuring law dean to rescind job offer
BY Bernise Carolino 13 Jan 2021

Court voids conditions in will which gave friend an interest in deceased's house due to ambiguity

Issue is whether will gives friend a licence or a life interest to occupy the property
BY Bernise Carolino 13 Jan 2021

Changes to Rules of Civil Procedure will save paper, time and money, say lawyers

New rules went into effect Jan. 1
BY Aidan Macnab 12 Jan 2021

Voting is now open for Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms 2021

Canadian Lawyer invites readers to participate in the search for Ontario's best firms
BY Law Times 12 Jan 2021

South Asian Bar Association of Toronto pushes for allyship at its first virtual conference

Conference marks SABA Toronto's 15th anniversary
BY Bernise Carolino 12 Jan 2021

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Court of Appeal finds University of Waterloo discriminated against disabled applicant

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New associate chief justice has spent two decades on the bench

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Legal profession must ensure inclusion for lawyers with mental health and addiction issues: lawyer

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Two LSO benchers have proposed that fees for 2021 be reduced by 25 per cent. Should the LSO lower the fees?