OBA support for anti-SLAPP law noted in Star opinion piece November 12, 2013 An opinion piece in the Toronto Star Nov. 8 calling for the Ontario Legislature to pass anti-SLAPP (Strategic Legislation Against Public Participation) legislation took note that passing such a law is supported by the Ontario Bar Association.
Negotiate, don't litigate, OBA aboriginal law section member says November 12, 2013 Instead of lengthy legal battles, the federal government and First Nations should be engaging in “serious” roundtable talks, an OBA aboriginal law section member is quoted saying in a Law Times.
John Evans honoured at Hamilton reception by Ontario Bar Association November 06, 2013 Hamilton lawyer recognized as one of province’s top litigators
OBA section chair comments on LGBT guidelines in Law Times November 04, 2013 Chair of the OBA's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law Section (SOGIC) comments on LSUC’s model guide on sexual orientation and gender equity for law firms and other legal organizations.
Payments made easier November 04, 2013 With Institute quickly approaching the OBA is updating our payment process to be consistent with the rest of the CBA family.
OBA president at swearing-in of Brockville judge November 01, 2013 BROCKVILLE - Pascale Daigneault, president of the Ontario Bar Association, was among the dignitaries present to witness the swearing-in of Mr. Justice Kevin Bruce Phillips.
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.