Effective Examinations: The Civil Litigation Program at the OBA’s Institute 2013 February 07, 2013 Andrea Sanche Effective examinations are the backbone of any civil litigator's practice and the focus of this year's civil litigation program at the OBA's 2013 Institute.
Ontario e-Discovery Institute a Success February 07, 2013 Molly Reynolds and David Outerbridge The second annual Ontario e-Discovery Institute was held on October 11, 2012. Kelly Friedman and David Outerbridge co-chaired the conference.
The discovery principle and limitation of actions for solicitor’s negligence: Ferrara v. Lorenzetti, Wolfe Barristers and Solicitors (Ont. C.A) February 07, 2013 Antonin Pribetic The Court of Appeal for Ontario’s December 2012 decision in Ferrara v. Lorenzetti, Wolfe Barristers and Solicitors, 2012 ONCA 851 deals with the discoverability principle and limitation of actions for solicitor’s negligence.
Updates on Technology in the Courtroom February 07, 2013 Mervyn Abramowitz Our Superior Court has finally entered the electronic age! No, we don’t yet have a U.S. PACER style computerized filing system where all court documents are in electronic form and accessible to all.
A Comment on Éditions Écosociété Inc. v. Banro Corp. October 25, 2012 Josh Silver The tort of defamation has wide-ranging implications for the defamed, and such effects may reach across borders and jurisdictions. In the advancing modern age, what was once purely local conduct may now have far-reaching and global effects or consequences.
Status Hearings Under Rule 48.14 October 25, 2012 Philip Cho Although entirely replaced in the 2010 amendments, unlike the transition provision under Rule 48.15, status hearings under Rule 48.14 are not new. The rule behind status hearings has actually existed since 1984.
Bryan Finlay Honoured at Annual Gala October 25, 2012 Linda Chavez On September 27th, 2012, nearly 400 civil litigators, judges and friends gathered at Toronto’s spectacular new Ritz-Carlton Hotel to celebrate Mr. Finlay’s professional contributions and all-star accomplishments.
Be Careful What You Ask For! October 25, 2012 Derek Freeman and Hooman Zadegan The August, 2012, USA verdict in Apple v. Samsung was a dramatic win in IP and IT law for Apple against its largest global competitor, the Korean IT giant, Samsung.
Chair's Message October 25, 2012 Christopher J. Jaglowitz The fall season marks the start of another busy year for our section executive. Here is a short report on our activities and plans, as well as your invitation to get involved.
Ontario Court of Appeal Narrows Environmental Torts in Inco Class Action January 30, 2012 Barry Weintraub The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently issued an important decision overturning the judgment at trial in the Inco class action case.