Professional regulation

LSO discloses internal documents sought in bencher Murray Klippenstein’s lawsuit

LSO discloses internal documents sought in bencher Murray Klippenstein’s lawsuit

Bencher sued for documents associated with legal regulator's equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

Court reaffirms onus in professional licensing denials related to integrity, honesty concerns

Court reaffirms onus in professional licensing denials related to integrity, honesty concerns

License Appeal Tribunal ruling flipped gatekeeping function 'on its head' said judge

New OBA award recognizing legal-sector mental health initiatives named after Orlando Da Silva

New OBA award recognizing legal-sector mental health initiatives named after Orlando Da Silva

Annual award will go to initiatives improving mental health in the profession

Experience of incivility pervasive for Ontario lawyers: Toronto Lawyers Association survey

Experience of incivility pervasive for Ontario lawyers: Toronto Lawyers Association survey

New report recommends mentorship and regulatory enforcement to improve civility and professionalism

Convocation adds CPD requirement to certified specialist program, will expand program to paralegals

Convocation adds CPD requirement to certified specialist program, will expand program to paralegals

LSO competence task force recommended axing the program in 2021

Sidney Troister champions evolution, not revolution, in real estate law and professional regulation

Sidney Troister champions evolution, not revolution, in real estate law and professional regulation

His steady approach has resulted in significant legislative reform and LSO electoral success