Parker said it “would have been nice to hear the Crown today say it was not in the public interest to prosecute a sexual assault complainant for emailing the reasons for conviction to family and friends.” It's astonishing that the Crown ever pursued this. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…

Here's my favourite pic from Justice Abella's last #SCC hearing today.

Years after challenging drug dealer to change, judge swears him in as a lawyer: "They are talented, they’re brilliant...if you were not looking to make people’s lives better, you were only going to see the person and the offense that they’re charged with,” abajournal.com/news/article/y…

🚨🚨all law students, articling students and junior associates (or litigators of any age), if you want to watch excellent lawyers run a complex trial, the Cineplex trial is being streamed, in full, on youtube. Evidence starts tomorrow. Links: ontariocourts.ca/scj/category/n…

New: Litigation Help's online shop opens today. Check out our motion court form Guides (including filled out examples) for civil motions at Ontario Superior Court created by Heather and myself. litigation-help.com/shop/

A cri du coeur from Brown JA for legislative reform to eliminate confusion re appeal routes (interlocutory vs final). He's right: the current system causes unnecessary uncertainty & costs, and could easily be remedied through "bright line" routes. #cdnlaw ontariocourts.ca/decisions/2021…

Amendments to the RoCP and court forms come into force on January 1, 2022. The amended forms, now available on the Ontario Court Forms website, have a simplified format and helpful instructions. Old forms will not be accepted after January 1, 2022, unless the court orders.

Court lifts temporary injunction. UHN can now terminate health care workers who refuse to get vaccinated. ochu.on.ca/wp-content/upl…

Ouch! $1.2-million substantial indemnity costs award against class action plaintiffs in Del Giudice v. Thompson canlii.ca/t/jk09c

So many things to love about this - the father-son practice, the return to a profession that he'd given up for 35 years, and the reminder that you don't have to stop pursuing goals at any stage of your life. ctvnews.ca/canada/age-is-…

The civil trial system in Ontario is broken. The problem of not getting trial dates for at least 2 years after a pre-trial conference long predated COVID. Ensuring that this trial remain on the January 2022 blitz list in 2022 is a good outcome, but the broader problem remains.

#Defamation lawsuit against 20+ #journalists thrown out after anti-vaccine doctors sue over challenges to theories. Judge stated 'it was intended to silence legitimate debate about the #covid19 pandemic.' Sean Fine #antislapp #freepress theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

BREAKING:Retired judge Brian Neal, Q.C.has decided VPD officers committed professional misconduct by recklessly arresting & handcuffing Maxwell Johnson & his 12-year-old granddaughter on Dec. 20, 2019,while the 2 were trying to open a bank account for her at the Bank of Montreal

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes. When Vice President Kamala Harris called the final tally, the chamber erupted in cheers that echoed beyond its doors. apne.ws/MEUHgSa

Dr. Vinchala Bala’s work #withrefugees was featured in MWT-OHT’s newsletter, which highlights the need for health & social services that better address the unique requirements of refugees & other newcomers as they build new lives. #WorldRefugeeDay Read: midwesttorontooht.ca/a-day-in-the-l…

The LSO will continue the temporary pandemic measure of allowing virtual verification without authentication until January 1, 2024. Read the full notice: lso.ca/news-events/ne…

Attorney General Doug Downey is proud to announce the appointment of three new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, beginning March 9, 2023. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/10…

#Breaking. Read Sean Fine's story here: tgam.ca/42yQrLS

RSJ July 24, 2023 Notice to Profession introduces “express court” and Calendly, effective September 4.

So sorry to hear about the death of Peter Rosenthal, a fierce defender of social justice who was vocal about abuses of power. He spoke to me, and the Star, countless times, but this Liam Casey profile might be my favourite. RIP. thestar.com/news/crime/pet…