Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Article | June 03, 2025
Planning for the Legal Practice: Understanding the Law Society of Ontario’s New Contingency Planning Requirements for Lawyers and Paralegals
Lori Isaj provides an overview of the new rules, implemented by the Law Society of Ontario on January 1, 2025, relating to client contingency planning to account for what happens if a lawyer or paralegal in private practice, referred to as a licensee, is unable to practice, either temporarily or permanently, due to illness, incapacity, sudden absence, or death.
Article | June 03, 2025
AI is Here to Stay: How to Embrace it Instead of Running from it
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the future for all industries, businesses, and professions, including law. We can’t escape it, nor should you want to; if you learn how to use it properly, it will become an essential and productive tool in your practice. This article provides an introduction to AI in the legal profession and introduces resources to help you on your learning journey.
Article | June 03, 2025
Tech: OBA AI Academy Now Available
The OBA invites you to try the OBA’s AI Academy.
Article | June 03, 2025
Recent Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure
On December 1, 2024, amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario came into force to implement changes regarding the certification of authorities cited in legal documents and expert reports, as well as eliminating duplicate filing requirements for notices of application.
Article | June 03, 2025
Brown Bag Lunch – March 18, 2025
On a sunny Tuesday in March, members of the Ontario Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section met to discuss practice tips and share suggestions with respect to various file issues.
