OBA’s casebook printing initiative featured in Lawyer’s Daily 25 juin 2018 A Lawyer’s Daily article highlights the OBA Civil Litigation Section’s recently adopted proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (CPPD).
Summary of Changes Proposed by Bill C-78 04 juin 2018 Bill C-78, introduced in the House of Commons on May 22, 2018, proposes significant changes to the federal Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act.
Notice to the Profession: Amendments to Family Law Rules and Forms April 23, 30 and July 1, 2018 24 avril 2018 New family law rules and forms have been officially approved by the Attorney General and will take effect as follows:
A Thank You to Lawyers for Protecting Rights and Freedoms 18 avril 2018 Ontario lawyers celebrate the profession’s response to the 2017 U.S. travel bans
Celebrating the very best of the profession 10 avril 2018 The OBA Awards Gala 2018 will take place April 25, 2018 at the Omni King Edward Hotel (37 King St. E., Toronto, ON). The annual black-tie-optional event is an inspired evening that celebrates exceptional contributions members of the bar have made to the profession.
OBA Sees Gains in Calls for Expanded Legal Aid Funding 06 avril 2018 Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently announced an $86 million investment in legal aid services. It includes $17.2M for community legal clinics and student legal aid services societies.
March is OBA Month at PBO 05 mars 2018 OBA Members are lawyers who know the value of volunteerism. As the largest voluntary legal organization in the province, OBA members make significant contributions to the profession every day, and this month, they are volunteering to help thousands of Ontarians get free legal advice for their civil legal needs.
Elizabeth Hall named new OBA Executive Director 01 février 2018 After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.
OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles 27 novembre 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles.
Caroline Abela Speaks with CBC Radio to kick off Make A Will Month 2017 01 novembre 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.