Over $8.8 Million to be refunded to CBIA customers October 23, 2013 The CBIA is excited to announce that, as a result of better than anticipated financial performance, in October 2013, CBIA Business Overhead Expense and Term Life certificate owners will share in over $8.8 million through a premium refund!
Focus: Lawyers seeking changes to Substitute Decisions Act October 21, 2013 OBA member Vince De Angelis was quoted in a Law Times story commenting on the Trusts and Estates Section’s position paper outlining concerns about the Substitute Decisions Act.
Drew Hasselback: You might be a payday lender October 21, 2013 Drew Hasselback, the Financial Post’s legal editor, reported on proposed changes to Ontario’s Payday Loans Act and the possible impact on small businessses, quoting a position paper issued by the Ontario Bar Association’s Business Law Section
Deputy Attorney General talks charter rights at OBA event October 11, 2013 Patrick Monahan is one of the most remarkable people on the Canadian legal landscape. Monahan recently spoke at an event organized by the Ontario Bar Association’s Constitutional and Civil Law section.
OBA President congratulates AJEFO Order of Merit inductees October 07, 2013 Pascale Daigneault, president of the Ontario Bar Association, offered her congratulations to the newest inductees into the AJEFO (Association des juristes d’expression francaise de l’Ontario) Order of Merit.
OBA call for action on civil trial delays in Law Times September 30, 2013 Smith’s comments come as the Ontario Bar Association also unanimously passed a motion during its recent fall council meeting to take “immediate steps” to address the delays.
Action Needed on Significant Delays in Obtaining Motion Dates and Long Trials September 23, 2013 Taking action on significant delays in obtaining motion dates and long trials was a focus of the Ontario Bar Association’s Fall Council meeting this weekend in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
“Find a Lawyer” app on new Ontario Bar Association website September 20, 2013 NIAGARA FALLS – The Ontario Bar Association is launching a new, re-tooled website that is built for the social age of the Internet, including a new “Find-a-Lawyer” application.
John Evans and the Stephen Leacock connection September 19, 2013 TORONTO – John Evans, who was honoured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) with a prestigious award, is best known as a Hamilton lawyer, but has a strong connection to Orillia and famed author Stephen Leacock.
Ontario Bar Association honours Hamilton lawyer John Evans September 18, 2013 The Ontario Bar Association on Tuesday night presented its 10th annual Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation to Hamilton lawyer John Evans.