November is Make A Will Month November 18, 2020 Everyone needs a properly drafted and executed will. And now, residents across Ontario have the ability to have their wills and powers of attorney prepared and witnessed virtually and safely.
OBA Celebrates Its “Rising Stars” November 17, 2020 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates all our members who have been named Lexpert Rising Stars. This year, nearly a third of the 77 people making the list of leading lawyers under 40 are members of the OBA.
Website Maintenance This Weekend November 16, 2020 Please note that our website will be offline from 8 am to noon on Saturday, November 21 for planned maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Federal Court Provides New Case Management Tools October 23, 2020 The Federal Court has provided new case management tools for complex Federal Court proceedings. Please more information, please see the guidelines and checklist.
OBA Congratulates Former President Paul Sweeny on Appointment as Regional Senior Judge October 23, 2020 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates former OBA President Justice Paul Sweeny on his appointment as Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for the Central South Region. Justice Sweeny replaces Justice H. Arrell, who elected to become a supernumerary judge in June.
Federal Court First Bijuralism Decision October 23, 2020 As part of the Federal Courts’ procedural bijuralism pilot project, the Federal Court rendered its first decision under Québec’s Code of Civil Procedure instead of the Federal Courts Rules. For more information, please see the Court's decision.
SCJ Central South Region Judicial Appointment October 23, 2020 The Hon. David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has appointed Justice Paul R. Sweeny as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for the Central South Region.
Ontario Government Announces Creation of a Cyber Security Expert Panel October 16, 2020 On October 15, the provincial government announced the appointment of ten new members to an expert panel to help modernize cyber security across the Public Sector.
Call for applications to serve as The Law Foundation of Ontario’s representative on the Law Commission of Ontario’s Board of Governors October 15, 2020 The Law Foundation of Ontario (LFO) is seeking to appoint a person to act as its representative on the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the overall supervision of the LCO, which is Ontario’s leading law reform agency. Appointments are for three years with a potential renewal for an additional term.
LAO Returns to Usual Change of Solicitor and Contribution Agreements October 08, 2020 After changes enacted due to COVID-19, LAO is returning to its standard Change of Solicitor process and its standard Contribution Agreement process.