Litigation

Judge accused of bias rejects disbarred lawyer's motion to overturn dismissed appeal

Judge accused of bias rejects disbarred lawyer's motion to overturn dismissed appeal

Judge denied personal interest in subject-matter of dismissed appeal

Province to expand access to translation of documents filed with courts for Franco-Ontarians

Province to expand access to translation of documents filed with courts for Franco-Ontarians

Updates apply to all types of proceedings, including criminal, civil, family law matters

Increased role of parent does not always justify joint decision-making responsibility: court

Increased role of parent does not always justify joint decision-making responsibility: court

Animosity and distrust between parents makes joint decision-making arrangement unworkable

Mandatory minimum sentence confirmed unconstitutional by Court of Appeal for Ontario

Mandatory minimum sentence confirmed unconstitutional by Court of Appeal for Ontario

Court released decision in R. v. Safieh Sept. 22

Failure to explain why procedure necessary cannot sustain claim of breach of standard of care: court

Failure to explain why procedure necessary cannot sustain claim of breach of standard of care: court

Common sense exception not applicable when expert evidence necessary to determine standard of care

Civil litigators should observe respect, collegiality, professionalism: Law Society Medal recipient

Civil litigators should observe respect, collegiality, professionalism: Law Society Medal recipient

Peter Griffin was honoured for work on precedent-setting decisions