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Ontario court says Toronto litigants are increasingly 'forum shopping,' filing cases in London

Ontario court says Toronto litigants are increasingly 'forum shopping,' filing cases in London

The court says London court staff and judges have noticed the attempts to speed up proceedings

Legal Aid Ontario releases final report on Aboriginal Justice Strategy

Legal Aid Ontario releases final report on Aboriginal Justice Strategy

The report was published during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Ontario Superior Court extends asset freeze in favour of insurance company in mortgage fraud dispute

Ontario Superior Court extends asset freeze in favour of insurance company in mortgage fraud dispute

The court found a significant risk of asset dissipation

Ontario Superior Court absolves landlords from liability in municipal sidewalk slip and fall case

Ontario Superior Court absolves landlords from liability in municipal sidewalk slip and fall case

The City of Ottawa, which admitted responsibility, remains as sole defendant in the case

Toronto lawyer Kathryn Marshall opens plaintiff-side human rights and employment firm

Toronto lawyer Kathryn Marshall opens plaintiff-side human rights and employment firm

Marshall has represented clients in several high-profile human rights cases

Ontario Superior Court orders new hearing after pedestrian was denied fairness in car accident case

Ontario Superior Court orders new hearing after pedestrian was denied fairness in car accident case

Her relationship with her lawyer broke down, so the hearing proceeded with her unrepresented