Ontario Bar Association congratulates Vivene Salmon on her recent appointment as CBA Vice President January 10, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association has appointed long-time OBA member and committed volunteer Vivene Salmon as the new CBA Vice-President for the 2018-2019 term.
The New - Construction Act - Coming Into Force Summary December 05, 2017 Third Reading of Bill 142 was carried on division on December 5, 2017. Royal Assent is expected later this month, and Proclamation next year, likely with some more changes.
OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference November 28, 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference in Partnership with the OBA.
The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General announced civil claims online filing available across Ontario as of November 27, 2017 November 27, 2017 The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has announced that civil claims online filing will be available across Ontario as of November 27, 2017
OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society on Statement of Principles November 27, 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society on Statement of Principles.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates Mr. Justice Sébastien Grammond November 10, 2017 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates the Honourable Sébastien Grammond on his appointment to the Federal Court.
Caroline Abela speaks with CBC Radio to kick off Make A Will Month 2017 November 01, 2017 To launch Make A Will Month 2017, Caroline Abela spoke with CBC Ontario Morning host Wei Chen about the OBA’s new public awareness campaign and the importance of having a properly drafted will.
Retirement Notice: Steve Pengelly October 25, 2017 After a serving as the Ontario Bar Association’s Executive Director and Counsel for more than a decade, Steve Pengelly has announced his plan to retire. The timing of Steve’s departure will be be finalized pending the appointment of his successor, but will most likely occur at the end of 2017 or early in 2018.
2018 Increase to Civil Litigation Transaction Levy October 17, 2017 At the September 28th Law Society of Upper Canada Convocation, LawPro announced base premium pricing for 2018, along with changes to the insurance program, including a change to the civil litigation transaction levy as follows:
Law Society Activities October 13, 2017 Law Society Name Change; Equality Diversity and Inclusion; Information session on new obligations; Second Annual Access to Justice Week; Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; CANFest 2017.