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).
A Thank You to Lawyers for Protecting Rights and Freedoms 18 avril 2018 Ontario lawyers celebrate the profession’s response to the 2017 U.S. travel bans
Celebrating the very best of the profession 10 avril 2018 The OBA Awards Gala 2018 will take place April 25, 2018 at the Omni King Edward Hotel (37 King St. E., Toronto, ON). The annual black-tie-optional event is an inspired evening that celebrates exceptional contributions members of the bar have made to the profession.
OBA Sees Gains in Calls for Expanded Legal Aid Funding 06 avril 2018 Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently announced an $86 million investment in legal aid services. It includes $17.2M for community legal clinics and student legal aid services societies.
Important Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Updates and ELTO Webinars 14 mars 2018 As a result of Bill 139, Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, the Ontario Municipal Board is preparing to become the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) on April 3, 2018.
Coming into Force: Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 and Regulations LPAT Proposed Rules of Practice and Procedure 07 mars 2018 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has provided the following updates regarding the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, which was passed as Bill 139 by the Legislature on December 12, 2017, and related regulations.
March is OBA Month at PBO 05 mars 2018 OBA Members are lawyers who know the value of volunteerism. As the largest voluntary legal organization in the province, OBA members make significant contributions to the profession every day, and this month, they are volunteering to help thousands of Ontarians get free legal advice for their civil legal needs.
Elizabeth Hall named new OBA Executive Director 01 février 2018 After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.
OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles 27 novembre 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles.
Caroline Abela Speaks with CBC Radio to kick off Make A Will Month 2017 01 novembre 2017 To launch Make A Will Month 2017, Caroline Abela spoke with CBC Ontario Morning host Wei Chen about the OBA’s new public awareness campaign and the importance of having a properly drafted will.