Independence of judicial appointment process is 'under attack,' says Criminal Lawyers' Association

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Proposed estates law changes will create convenience and more litigation, say lawyers

The Accelerating Access to Justice Act includes spate of amendments to various estates legislation
BY Aidan Macnab 22 Feb 2021

Ontario Government's justice reform legislation aimed at modernization

Bill includes consolidation of tribunals and access to French
BY Bernise Carolino 22 Feb 2021

Court entitled to scrutinize contingency fee agreement involving party under disability: ruling

Court applies two-step process to find that retainer agreement is fair and reasonable
BY Bernise Carolino 22 Feb 2021

Bill C-22 a positive move, but more study and action needed to tackle systemic racism, say experts

Proposed legislation would eliminate some mandatory minimum penalties, among other changes
BY Aidan Macnab 18 Feb 2021

Ontario Review Board cannot rely on hospital COVID restrictions to keep accused detained: Court

Decision will affect hundreds of not-criminally-responsible accused stuck in hospital, says lawyer
BY Aidan Macnab 17 Feb 2021

New report explores racial differences in public perception of criminal justice system

Survey finds divergence in perception of police versus the criminal courts
BY Bernise Carolino 17 Feb 2021

Justice Mark Edwards appointed regional senior judge of Superior Court for Central East Region

Judge has served in Ontario Superior Court of Justice for a decade
BY Bernise Carolino 17 Feb 2021

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