Litigation

Ontario couple can try pursuing malicious prosecution claim against McCague Borlack LLP, OCA rules

Ontario couple can try pursuing malicious prosecution claim against McCague Borlack LLP, OCA rules

The couple accused one of the firm's lawyers of misconduct while handling their opponent's defence

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

Ontario Court of Justice welcomes Annik Sonia Wills as a judge in Ottawa

Ontario Court of Justice welcomes Annik Sonia Wills as a judge in Ottawa

She served as vice-president of regional services at Legal Aid Ontario

Law Society Tribunal publishes 2023 annual report

Law Society Tribunal publishes 2023 annual report

The tribunal's active caseload at the end of 2023 was the lowest since 2017

Litigation firm Lenczner Slaght taps Osler partner as first chief client officer

Litigation firm Lenczner Slaght taps Osler partner as first chief client officer

Gillian Scott's new addition comes one week after the firm appointed a new chief operating officer

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

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

Aird & Berlis, Heuristica, Torkin Manes announced new appointments