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Editors: Saba Ahmad and Stefan M. Case

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Law Day Committee: A Rewarding Volunteering Opportunity

  • February 07, 2013
  • Karen Perron

Law Day 2013 will be celebrated on April 17, 2013. Law Day is a national event celebrating the signing of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. At its core, Law Day educates and promotes the fundamental importance of the law in our society. 

Civil Litigation

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.

Civil Litigation

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. 

Civil Litigation

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. 

Civil Litigation

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.

Civil Litigation

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.

Civil Litigation

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.

Civil Litigation

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.

Civil Litigation