Lawyer John Evans getting rid of his law books: Hamilton Spectator July 03, 2014 Hamilton lawyer John Evans says it is time to get rid of his law books, which were owned by four generations of lawyers in his family, and some of which date back to the 1850s.
Throne speech mentions legal aid July 03, 2014 Today’s Speech from the Throne, read today in the Ontario Legislature, makes specific mention of legal aid as part of the government’s economic plan, saying it is one of the “necessary foundations” of Ontario’s success.
Lawyers staging play at Toronto’s Fringe Festival June 27, 2014 A group of 13 lawyers are collaborating in the writing, directing, producing and acting of a play that is being staged at Toronto’s Fringe Festival.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates new Law Society of Upper Canada Treasurer Janet Minor June 26, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association is extending warm congratulations to Janet Minor who has been elected as the new Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Lawyers figure prominently in new Ontario cabinet June 25, 2014 Lawyers are figuring prominently in the new Ontario cabinet that was sworn in June 24.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates Meilleur June 24, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur on her re-appointment as Attorney General of Ontario.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates new Chief Justice June 24, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association is extending its sincere congratulations to The Honourable George R. Strathy on his appointment as Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
Why I Went to Law School campaign update: First 100 stories documented in yearbook-style publication June 23, 2014 The Ontario Bar Association is documenting the first 100 stories from its award-winning Why I Went to Law School campaign by issuing a yearbook-style publication.
OBA Council election results are in June 12, 2014 Election results for OBA Council, the main governing body of the Ontario Bar Association, are now in.
OBA’s Make A POA campaign featured in LSUC Treasurer’s blog June 04, 2014 Tom Conway, Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada, says making a Power of Attorney and deciding to register to donate one’s organs are “two vital life decisions” that everyone must make.