Retired and transitioning lawyers will have access to resources through new OBA program

The program will provide a network, resources, and opportunities to engage with the legal community
BY Jessica Mach 16 Sep 2024

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: Sept. 17, 2024 update

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New Ontario Court of Justice judges: Dana Haklander, Veronica Puls, Kelly Slate, Erin Thomas

Four women have been recently appointed to Ontario Court of Justice
BY Bernise Carolino 16 Sep 2024

Law Society of Ontario's 2023 annual report highlights modernization and key initiatives

LSO reflects on launch of LSO Connects and mandatory minimum compensation last year
BY Bernise Carolino 16 Sep 2024

OCA says paralegal didn’t provide ineffective assistance after failing to file materials for appeal

The court said an application the paralegal was tasked with filing would have failed if heard
BY Jessica Mach 13 Sep 2024

OCA finds bank breached data contracts, tried to ‘suppress the truth’ in litigation

The court struck damages awarded of over 900K against Bank of New York Mellon
BY Jessica Mach 12 Sep 2024

Arbitrator upholds firing of employee who came to work while feeling ill in early days of COVID-19

Worker with strep throat returned to workplace shortly after declaration of global pandemic
BY Bernise Carolino 11 Sep 2024

Ontario Court of Appeal orders security for costs of over $115,000 in dispute over legal fees

Appeal arises from arbitration in business dispute, resulting in award of over $11.48 million
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Andrew Botterell, new Western Law acting dean, to expand experiential learning opportunities

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