John Evans honoured by Ontario Bar Association September 09, 2013 TORONTO – John Evans, one of Ontario’s most experienced and respected civil litigation lawyers, is being honoured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) with a prestigious award.
Local Women Take the Lead September 03, 2013 For the first time in Ontario history, two high profile provincial law organizations have female presidents at the same time and both women are from Sarnia!
Ontario Bar Association Relaunches Website With a Splash August 26, 2013 Is it still news when an organization relaunches its website? The Ontario Bar Association has just relaunched its website with a more social, interactive focus
Welcome to the new OBA.ORG! August 22, 2013 When we set out on this journey, we wanted to provide real, tangible value to our members.
OBA Foundation Announces 2013-14 OBA Foundation Chief Justice of Ontario’s Fellows August 22, 2013 The 2013/14 OBA Foundation Chief Justice of Ontario Fellowships in Legal Ethics and Professionalism have been awarded.
Downey renamed Ont. Bar Association treasurer August 22, 2013 Orillia lawyer Doug Downey is has been named treasurer of the 17,000-member Ontario Bar Association (OBA) for the fourth year in a row.
Pascale Daigneault new Ontario Bar Association president August 20, 2013 Sarnia-area lawyer heads 17,000-member association
OBA Recommendations adopted in Ontario’s new Anti-SLAPP Legislation - Read More About the OBA’s Involvement June 04, 2013 The Attorney General introduced the Protection for Public Participation Act 2013, anti-SLAPP legislation designed to deter and remedy strategic litigation brought for the purpose of stifling public debate.
ALERT Changes Name to OBA Foundation Expands Mandate May 03, 2013 A new name heralds the future of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) charity, and the acquisition of the prestigious Chief Justice of Ontario Fellowships in Legal Ethics and Professionalism
Focus: Crafting consistent approach to judicial mediation April 08, 2013 But soon, a new report from an Ontario Bar Association task force on judicial mediation will consider some areas for improvement so that mediation can be a more effective option in the judicial toolkit.