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Legislative Update | July 17, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of July 13

Ticket Resale Updates: Premier Ford’s office has instructed the preparation of regulations to fix the new anti-scalping law. The cap on resale tickets was introduced as part of the 2026 budget. The draft regulations are intended to improve enforcement by defining the face value of a ticket and determining how secondary markets will have to verify it.

Legislative Update | July 13, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of July 6

Ticket Resellers Untouched: Despite ticket resale platforms running afoul of Ontario’s new price cap law, the province has not fined any violations to date.

News | July 07, 2026

AI is Reshaping Legal Practice. Are You Ready?

Why Ontario lawyers are marking August 18 on their calendars.

Superior Court of Justice | July 03, 2026

Central East Region – Newmarket Family Court – Change to Case Center Uploading Protocol

Changes have been made to the process for filing and uploading documents to Case Center for family matters in the Newmarket Family Court, Central East Region.

Legislative Update | July 03, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 29

Tenant A/C Rules: An Ontario law came into effect this week explicitly allowing tenants to install window air conditioning units and portable units.

Legislative Update | June 26, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 22

Supreme Court Appointment: Prime Minister Carney announced the nomination of Chief Justice Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, praising his career as Chief Justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench and noting that he has "demonstrated the integrity, experience, and sound judgment that service on our highest court demands."

Court of Appeal for Ontario | June 22, 2026

Ontario Court of Appeal Portal Feedback

The Ontario Court of Appeal Public Portal has recently launched a new online public portal for parties and legal representatives

Legislative Update | June 19, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 15

New LSO Treasurer: The OBA congratulates Shalini Konanur, who was elected on June 17 as the Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario for the 2026-27 term. She will take office at the June 25 Convocation. As Treasurer, Ms. Konanur is committed to advancing access to justice and removing barriers for the public and the professions.

Article | June 16, 2026

Do Not Hold a Notice of Change in Representation in Escrow

In the recent endorsement by Justice Alex Pazaratz in the case of Comeau v. Fox, 2025 ONSC 4318 (CanLII), lawyers are cautioned against holding a client’s signed Notice of Change in Representation to self-represent in escrow to be used at a later date, if and when the lawyer wishes to end the retainer.

Article | June 03, 2026

Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever

In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.