OBA congratulates new Law Society of Ontario Treasurer Malcolm Mercer 28 juin 2018 The OBA extends its sincerest congratulations to Malcolm Mercer, on his recent appointment as new Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario.
OBA’s casebook printing initiative featured in Lawyer’s Daily 25 juin 2018 A Lawyer’s Daily article highlights the OBA Civil Litigation Section’s recently adopted proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (CPPD).
Ontario Lawyers Wear Tabs with Pride: OBA Shows Support for LGBTQ+ Community and Celebrates Diversity in the Bar 21 juin 2018 In the lead-up to Canada’s largest Pride Parade, Ontario lawyers are showing that their profession is a diverse, open and welcoming one.
Superior Court Implements OBA Proposals on Casebooks 18 juin 2018 In July of 2017, the OBA Civil Litigation Section Executive proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (the "CPPD") with respect to the reproduction of authorities in civil litigation proceedings.
Summary of Changes Proposed by Bill C-78 04 juin 2018 Bill C-78, introduced in the House of Commons on May 22, 2018, proposes significant changes to the federal Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act.
Expansion of the civil claims online filing service on May 28, 2018 29 mai 2018 The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has announced that civil claims online filing has expanded, again, and will now permit filing additional documents including defences.
David Chodikoff to receive the 2018 Award of Excellence in Taxation Law 17 mai 2018 The OBA’s Taxation Law Section is pleased to announce David Chodikoff as the recipient of its 2018 Award of Excellence in Taxation Law.
Michal Sokolski to Receive 2018 Award of Excellence in Criminal Justice 16 mai 2018 The OBA’s Criminal Justice Section is pleased to announce Michal Sokolski as the recipient of its 2018 Award of Excellence in Criminal Justice.
Amended Construction Act - Update on Regulations 27 avril 2018 The OBA has provided the government with expert advice on its work to develop the proposed regulations necessary to implement the amended Construction Lien Act. The OBA received the following update from the Attorney General with respect to the new regulations to support and implement amendments to the Construction Lien Act. The message reads as follows:
Notice to the Profession: Amendments to Family Law Rules and Forms April 23, 30 and July 1, 2018 24 avril 2018 New family law rules and forms have been officially approved by the Attorney General and will take effect as follows: