‘A “Notice of Change of Representation” is not the same as a “Get Out of Jail Free” card’ An incisive decision from Justice Pazaratz on concerns over Notices of Change of Representation and lawyers using limited scope retainers without accountability canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc…

[moments before crashing your car] “Can you see my screen?”

What Happens to Airline Tickets When a Passenger Dies Before the Trip? hullandhull.com/2025/07/what-h…

Motion to start today’s work day at noon because I’m very sleepy from a busy weekend

Ontario’s lower courts now restrict virtual access to proceedings, citing rising disruptions. Observers must get judicial approval to attend online—prompting fresh debate over transparency canadianlawyermag.com/business-news/…?

Not famlaw but facinating legal analysis: Should Ontario recognize a foreign (here, UK) order appointing legal representatives for an incapacitated person. On branches & roots, in rem vs in personam, Parens Patriae: Fisher v. Danilunas, 2025 ONSC 4359 buff.ly/HibJTRx

Not family law but ONCA rejects bias claim based on arbitrator's involvement in another matter with opposing lawyer lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas…

Imputing Income and Failure to Provide Income Disclosure oba.org/imputing-incom…

ONCJ found the father acted in bad faith by wrongfully retaining the child abroad and failing to comply with orders. Full recovery costs were awarded for securing the child’s return, with additional costs for unreasonable conduct during litigation. canlii.org/en/on/oncj/doc…

How generative artificial intelligence is affecting demand for legal services and need for 'AI fluency' abajournal.com/columns/articl…?

Charter Rights and bike lanes, parts of Ontario law requiring removal of bike lanes held unconstitutional. Citation: Cycle Toronto et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario et al 2025 2025 ONSC 4397. Court decision via John Michael McGrath ecojustice.ca/wp-content/upl… #onlaw #cycling #toronto

ONSC allowed limited pre-trial questioning of a psychiatrist whose report was central to parenting issues. Court found the questioning necessary to ensure fairness, clarify evidence, and narrow issues, as the information sought was not otherwise accessible canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc…

ONSC declined to impute additional income to a father for child support, citing insufficient evidence of higher earnings despite lifestyle analysis and credibility concerns. canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc…

A classic bar exam scenario if there ever was one …

Useful case to keep handy on determining the date of separation in family law disputes. Good review of the jurisprudence on separation and valuation dates.

How do you prove a negative? A party's 'preoccupation' of alleged dementia leads to a failed long motion for medical records disclosure & CLRA s. 30 assessment. On travel consent, French immersion, TSEF undertakings: MacDougall-Milne v Smith 2025 ONSC 4278 buff.ly/1oAD3zN

ONCJ terminated child support for two adult children, adjusted arrears based on imputed income, and set a payment plan. The father’s blameworthy conduct and unreported cash income influenced the decision canlii.org/en/on/oncj/doc…

Not family law but an important private international law judgment. SCC rules that Ontario courts lack jurisdiction over tort claims against foreign defendants #SCC canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/s…