Articles 2023

In 2015 CBIA/Lawyers Financial, a not-for-profit association governed by and for lawyers, set up a Task Force to develop a predictable, sustainable and cost-efficient pension plan for law firms. That Task Force recommended a plan that will provide lifetime retirement income that will be 30% to 50% greater than the income that can be provided under the typical defined contribution or group RRSP arrangement. The proposed plan is expected to be launched in 2020.

This fascinating article focuses on the internet as a resource for lawyers when seeking evidence to use in a case. Steve Benmor outlines both how the internet and all of the information therein can be used against a litigant and he provides a cautionary tale for litigants who may wish to consider what they post on-line about themselves and others. He also provides a useful list of cases that held that social networking websites are a legitimate source of evidence for the Court.

An invitation to attend an OBA program on civility on December 4, 2018.

On November 15, 2018, the Ontario Legislative Assembly introduced Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018. If passed, this omnibus bill would amend the Construction Act, along with a number of other acts.

Both parties bear an evidentiary burden on a motion for a counsel's and expert's eyes only (CEEO) Order. Shan Arora highlights the key findings in the Federal Court of Appeal's decision.

Tips to enjoy the holidays and get your work done, too.

Student member, Leah Thompson, shares how she's working at moving beyond her internal fears of failure.

An article about practising with passion and grounding ourselves with work we love.

Lauren Grimaldi reviews the WLF's October 22, 2018 program, Feminist Fight Club.