Erin O’Donovan, TLA President, was quoted in a CTV article about a Toronto man who attacked a lawyer in the tow truck wars.
TLA President, Erin O'Donovan, shared our concerns regarding the Metrolinx plans to chop down historic Osgoode Hall trees, skipping review | Global News
On July 11th, both FOLA and the TLA received responses from the President & CEO of Metrolinx indicating that the Program Sponsor for the Ontario Line will be in touch with each of us to further discuss the issues raised in the responses.
Erin O’Donovan, TLA President, was quoted in a CTV article about a Toronto man who attacked a lawyer in the tow truck wars.
TLA President, Erin O'Donovan, shared our concerns regarding the Metrolinx plans to chop down historic Osgoode Hall trees, skipping review | Global News
On July 11th, both FOLA and the TLA received responses from the President & CEO of Metrolinx indicating that the Program Sponsor for the Ontario Line will be in touch with each of us to further discuss the issues raised in the responses.
The Commercial List Users’ Committee (“CLUC” or the “Users’ Committee”) has provided updates to the Commercial List Bar with respect to the activities of CLUC and the Commercial List.
In July & August 2022, the lounge will be closed for renovation work including new flooring, wall painting and new furniture.
In an interview with Law Time, former TLA president, Michael White, expressed concerns about how the new Metrolinx project impacts Osgoode Hall and its historical grounds.
In a recent interview with Legal Matters Canada, TLA President, Michael White, speaks on concerns around the new subway line project that will effect Osgoode Hall.
With technology continuing to have an increasing impact on the legal profession, the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is working to ensure lawyers are able to keep up with the ever-changing landscape.
The Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) bencher elections may be a year off but the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) has plans to ensure members are “informed and engaged,” says president Michael White.
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) will be hosting an online forum next month to examine the federal government act that recognizes the rights of Indigenous communities to govern child and family services.
Save these dates for upcoming In-person events from the TLA
Last evening, Justice Canada sent a fairly detailed email with resources and information regarding the recent amendments to federal family law legislation.
Chief Justice Morawetz’s Consolidated Notice to the Profession and Public Regarding the Small Claims Court was updated today.
On Friday, February 12, the Ministry of the Attorney General filed two regulations to establish a small estate process in Ontario.
Substantial changes to the Divorce Act come into force on March 1, 2021. Experts from the Family and Children’s Law Team, Department of Justice Canada, are offering free virtual training to provide you with an overview of the amendments.
The Ontario Court of Justice is committed to providing meaningful access to justice despite the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19.
While CaseLines is limited to Toronto, the provincial rollout is underway and the information is worthwhile your attention.
The Department of Justice Canada is developing a series of online courses about the recent amendments to federal family laws. Law Society accreditation information will be provided for each course.
This is part one of a five-part series.
A Summary by Ranjan Das and Peter Smiley
TLA is monitoring the LSO, MAG and other organizations for updates of particular interest to lawyers, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. While we will provide news in the TLA Update and Friday Focus, all information will be centralized on this page and accessible whenever you need it.
Our partner, the Federation of Ontario Law Association (FOLA), participates in a weekly meeting with senior courthouse staff (OCJ, SCJ, and Ontario Court of Appeal) to discuss the issues affecting the profession and clients access to justice, in light of the COVID-19 crisis, and will be our voice at the table.
Judicial Vacancy
Newmarket – Criminal Law
Judicial Vacancies:
THUNDER BAY (1) – criminal
THUNDER BAY (1) – 50% criminal / 50% family
Deadline - Tuesday October 6, 2020
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Submission sent on September 11, 2020 to The Honourable Doug Downey, MPP Attorney General
Submission sent on September 8, 2020 to James Varro, Director, Office of the CEO and Corporate Secretary, Law Society of Ontario.
Submission sent on September 3, 2020 to The Honourable David Lametti - Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
By Joan Rataic-Lang, executive director and library director of the Toronto Lawyers Association.
By Lawyers Financial - We don’t pretend to know what the future holds but we do see some changes to the daily routine that could affect your practice in positive ways.
We are in receipt of MAG’s “Proposal to establish a regulatory framework that enables virtual acts of commissioning”, posted on July 14, 2020, and wish to offer some constructive feedback.
We have received some queries regarding the TLA Special Communication we sent: Toronto Civil Chambers Appointments and Case Conferences. The response from the Court is as follows.
All Legal Aid Ontario information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak will be centralized on this page and accessible whenever you need it.
By Joan Rataic-Lang, Executive Director/Library Director, Toronto Lawyers Association
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We are in unprecedented times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect the health and safety of all court users and to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus,
On March 15, 2020, the Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued a Notice to the Profession (the “Notice”)
To protect all court users during the COVID-19 crisis, all but urgent hearings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) were suspended, effective March 17, 2020.
Please see message below and attached Notices on behalf of Chief Justice Maisonneuve sent on March, 28, 2020.
By Ranjan Das and Peter Smiley
Get to the right job faster.
Recently, the provincial government introduced a bill entitled Legal Aid Services Act, 2019. We believe that this bill places Legal Aid Ontario—including its service providers—in a better position for the future delivery of legal aid services.
Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) executive director Joan Rataic-Lang is hoping those in the legal profession will take the cue and sign up for Billiards with the Bar: Chalk One Up Against Hunger — 2019 in support of Toronto Lawyers Feed the Hungry.
By David Potts, Barrister | On May 23, 2018, Justice Ferguson of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released a decision involving a claim for internet defamation or “cyberlibel”.
By Suzana Popovic-Montag and Nick Esterbauer, Hull & Hull LLP | A major turning point with respect to the legality of physician-assisted death (also known as medical assistance in dying, or "MAID" for short) came in 2015 with the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Carter v Canada (Attorney General).
The Courthouse Library, run by the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA), ensures equal access to justice
Update August 2019
Effective Immediately
Notice from the Ontario Government regarding a new program that will allow law students, lawyer licensing candidates & Paralegals to continue to appear in court
Lawyers looking to do research can find the information and professional support they need at the Toronto Lawyers Association’s Courthouse Library.
The Law Society is seeking input on proposed amendments to clarify the meaning of ‘finance company’ in the Rules of Professional Conduct. Written submissions are due by June 30, 2019.
As in 1885, when it was founded, a proposed courthouse is again a priority for the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA), new TLA president Margaret Waddell says.
Founded as the County of York Law Association, its members at the time pushed for the construction of a new courthouse at what is now Old City Hall, she says.
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) has secured a dynamic speaker and one of the best legal minds in the province for an upcoming event that promises to be an informative night for members, TLA executive director Joan Rataic-Lang tells AdvocateDaily.com.
This past year has been a very busy one for the TLA. All worked hard to make this one of the most dynamic years in my time at the TLA.
Estee Lauder said, “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
I think that should be our moto too.
A Supreme Court justice and a lawyer renowned for her commitment to youth in the criminal justice system have been honoured at the Toronto Lawyers Association(TLA) Awards Gala, says executive director Joan Rataic-Lang.
At this time, OJEN has received a one year grant, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, for a project we are calling the “Newcomer Community Justice” Program.
Effective April 1, 2019 a new Brampton Motion/ Application Confirmation Notice must be completed and submitted in respect of pending motions and applications.
The Divisional Court has released its decision in the Milne case and has upheld the validity of a basket clause in a primary will. Our cudos and thanks to Ian Hull and Tim Youdan, counsel to TLA as Intervenor, for their tremendous efforts.
Are you using the Standard Closing Documents? If not, why not? Kathleen Waters, CEO and President of LawPRO and Jeffrey Lem, Director of Title and Law Society Bencher, have both endorsed their use in residential resale transactions.
The Toronto Land Registry Office has been chosen by the Director of Titles to participate in a pilot project starting Monday January 29, 2018.
On January 4th, the FOLA Real Estate Committee met with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Law Society, LawPRO and OBA, in an attempt to clarify the Ministry’s position on Statement 9185 and to express its concerns with it.
The TLA is pleased to endorse the use of Standardized Real Estate Closing Documents (see below). The Working Group on Lawyers and Real Estate initiated this project, which has also been endorsed by FOLA (Federation of Ontario Law Associations), in their mandate is to improve the business of law for the private bar.
The Digital Hearing Workspace (DHW) is an online document management platform that enables parties to submit electronic copies of materials required for a hearing and provides authorized parties with 24/7 instantaneous access to event-related documents.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model is effective February 1, 2019.
Young lawyers have the most to gain from the Toronto Lawyers Association’s (TLA) practical approach to teaching legal research skills, its executive director Joan Rataic-Lang tells AdvocateDaily.com.
A new collaboration between the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) and the NCA Network promises to bring together a legal community of diverse backgrounds, and educational experiences, says TLA executive director Joan Rataic-Lang.
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is looking forward to an appeal decision that will provide clarity for the Ontario bar and the association's hundreds of members who practise in the estates and trusts area, says executive director Joan Rataic-Lang.
On Tuesday December 11, 2018 the TLA was well-represented by Ian Hull and Tim Youdan, who intervened in the Milne Appeal. It was heard by Justices Morocco, Swinton and Sachs in a packed Osgoode Hall courtroom.
The Ministries of Attorney General (MAG) and Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) have been working collaboratively to develop and undertake video projects including adopting remote video access for counsel, courts and correctional institutions as part of a modernization effort.
Superior Court of Justice - Central West Region
As this court at Brampton and Milton have the benefit of Masters sitting on both civil pre-trials and civil motions...
The TLA Lawyers Lounge on the 9th floor is now closed until the end of the year.
The civil claims online filing service has been expanded to enable the online filing of additional documents in a civil proceeding in the Superior Court of Justice.
From April to June 2017 the LSO conducted an extensive consultation with the profession called “Dialogue on Licensing” on the realities and challenges of lawyer licensing.
On June 28th, Treasurer Paul Schabas’ term as Treasurer will come to an end and Convocation will elect a new Treasurer.
On Tuesday, May 8th, the amendments to the Law Society Act received Royal Assent, changing the name of the society officially to the “Law Society of Ontario”. This change of name is a crucial aspect of its ongoing efforts to better serve the public and engage with its stakeholders.
The new courthouse will bring together many of Toronto’s Ontario Court of Justice criminal courts operating across the city, and will include a multiple accused, high security courtroom, drug treatment courts, Indigenous persons courts, and youth and mental health courts.
In June 2017, Treasurer Schabas announced the creation of a Review Panel to address regulatory and hearing processes affecting Indigenous peoples.
Erin O’Donovan, TLA President, was quoted in a CTV article about a Toronto man who attacked a lawyer in the tow truck wars.
TLA President, Erin O'Donovan, shared our concerns regarding the Metrolinx plans to chop down historic Osgoode Hall trees, skipping review | Global News
On July 11th, both FOLA and the TLA received responses from the President & CEO of Metrolinx indicating that the Program Sponsor for the Ontario Line will be in touch with each of us to further discuss the issues raised in the responses.
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