December2017

In a National Post article, OBA President David Sterns discusses the difficulties with Ontario’s largely paper-based justice system and presses for the implementation of technology.

Two lawyers who completed Ryerson’s Law Practice Program grade aspects of the articling alternative and share their experiences.

A report from a Law Society of Upper Canada committee recommends ending the Law Practice Program following the completion of its three-year pilot, Law Times reports.

The Law Society of Upper Canada will soon begin a review of the Law Practice Program to evaluate its viability.

Geza Banfai, recipient of the 2016 OBA Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law, has been featured in the Daily Commercial News following his award win.

As the new OBA term commences, your Section’s Executive has been hard at work organizing learning, advocacy, and networking activities to support your practice. A continuing initiative has been liaising with the Law Society of Upper Canada to request the creation of a Tax Law Area of Specialization for the LSUC’s Certified Specialist Program.

In an interview with Law Times, David Sterns says pushing for court reform and the digitization of the courts will be at the top of his agenda during his term as OBA president.

The Superior Court of Justice has implemented a new practice direction governing s. 11(b) applications, effective September 1, 2016.

In a recent Canadian Press article on new Attorney General Yasir Naqvi’s intent to modernize the justice system, OBA President David Sterns is quoted on the use of technology in the courts.

In accordance with the OBA By-law, all members are hereby advised that the OBA annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 7 p.m.