The Toronto Region has a new Civil Practice Court requisition form. The form now has a section for the judge to endorse and sign. It is linked at paragraph C.1(6) of the region’s Notice to the Profession, and it can be accessed directly at: ontariocourts.ca/scj/files/form….

had a few questions recently about how to book chambers appointments in Toronto. The court email address is listed under section C.5 of the covid practice direction : [email protected]

eFile Tip : when filing motions in Brampton court, be sure to attach relevant consents and position letters as exhibits to the record. The only documents filed loose are the AOS and draft order! #courts #eFile #JSO #lawyer #legal

Dear Clients: In Toronto court, default judgments submitted by efile are signed and placed in a cabinet on the 8th floor. Don't wait for an email from the court! Your judgment could be sitting in the dreaded "pickup cabinet". #courts #torontolawyer #canlaw

Happy #pride month Everyone!

The essential services model in Nova Scotia has been lifted in all courts. Civil and writ searches now available province wide. Contact us for a quote today. #novascotia #duediligence #courts #kyc

dear clients: be sure to include all relevant position letters/emails when submitting WAGG motions. Sometimes the clerk on efile doesn't notice the error and sends it on to a Master who then bounces it back causing weeks of delay! #canlaw #torontolawyer #courts

Dear Clients: Don't forget to account for the holiday when calculating motion deadlines. Brampton court for example will not accept late material, even with consent of all parties!

Dear Clients: Ontario Provincial and Federal Courts are closed Sept 30th to observe the first #TruthandReconciliationDay. We will be open but operating on reduced staff. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

The Toronto COVID-19 notice to the profession has been amended to provide a link to the new civil Requisition to Schedule a Short Motion or Application form. The form now contains a section for the judge or associate judge to endorse and sign. ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices-an…

Dear Clients: We spoke to the supervisor at the Toronto Enforcement office and processing of RSLA writs has resumed - the backlog should be cleared in about 2 weeks. Stay tuned #RSLA #insurance #legal #KYC #torontolaw

Dear Clients: The new online OBR (Ontario Business Registry) launches tomorrow after a blackout period across the province today. We continue to offer full service for our corporate clients, including filings, searches and PPSA pickups #legaltech #legalnews #torontolawyer

Efile Tip: we've had a few questions lately with respect to efile delays in Toronto and how they affect motion deadlines . No need to worry - court staff review submissions for motion dates. They will process your material before the upcoming event! #lawtwitter #legaltech

The Toronto Region COVID-19 notice to profession has been updated: civil pre-trial conference briefs should only be uploaded into CaseLines (not submitted through the JSO portal or emailed to trial coordination staff). ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices-an…

Dear Clients: Toronto civil eFile is now consistently behind by 2 weeks. Don't submit filings that are time sensitive! We still have staff at Toronto court on a regular basis to process rush requests #courts #litigation

Dear Clients: just a reminder that form 14E (application) has been updated to include check-boxes for method of hearing. Please use this form even if your application is in writing! (add a box for "in writing" ) #courts #civil #litigation #torontolawyer

So it took an Order from Justice Gibson, but the Kitchener Courthouse has now made 2 rooms available with laptops and phones so that unrepresented litigants can attend their virtual hearings. This should be rolled out to all courthouses. Better late than never Superior Court of Justice (ON)

Notice: Probate applications emailed to the court must include the new Information Form. See para. D.7 at the following link: ontariocourts.ca/scj/notices-an…

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