OBA Keeping the Momentum Going with New Awareness Campaign 26 juin 2019 The Ontario Bar Association is building Momentum through a unique campaign that shines a light on some of the unconscious biases that can lead to gender inequality in the legal profession.
OBA Launches Province-wide Robe Bank Initiative 05 juin 2019 Members of the Ontario Bar Association are once again stepping up to help the next generation of lawyers. The OBA has launched a new Robe Bank program that will match people who want to donate or lend their robes with new lawyers who need them across all judicial regions of Ontario.
Before You Vote, Visit OBA Voting Guide 18 avril 2019 Voting for the 2019 Law Society of Ontario Bencher Election is now open. Lawyers elected to Convocation will be in a position to influence governance, regulation and the provision of legal services to the public for the next four years, so it's critical to consider how candidates will effectively serve in the role when it comes to tackling the most pressing issues.
MAG Seeks Input on its Online Filing System 11 mars 2019 OBA members are encouraged to provide MAG with input on its e-Filing system
OBA Solution Circles to Set an Agenda for Advancing Gender Equality 06 mars 2019 The OBA will host a series of OBA Solution Circles over the coming months. OBA Solution Circles will address certain issues that we know are barriers to advancing gender equality (e.g., work interruptions and their impact on a legal career).
Changes to Rules of Civil Procedure In Effect as of January 1, 2019 07 janvier 2019 Several changes were recently announced to the Rules of Civil Procedure, including changes to Estate forms, procedure on Applications, and clarifying the requirements for the evidence filed on a motion for removal of a lawyer of record
OBA Office Holiday Closure 20 décembre 2018 The OBA offices will be closed for the holidays between 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 and 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019.
Nominations are now open for the 2019 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts & Estates Law 19 décembre 2018 Every year the Trusts & Estates Law Section of the OBA celebrates one of its members, acknowledged by peers as a leading practitioner and contributor to Trusts & Estates Law in Ontario through the OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts & Estates Law. This is your opportunity to recognize the colleagues, peers or mentors who have had the most meaningful impact on the practice in Ontario and in the advancing the profession as a whole.
MAG Announces Enhancements to Civil Claims Online Service 28 novembre 2018 The Ministry of the Attorney General has enhanced the civil claims online filing service (Ontario.ca/civilclaims) based on feedback from legal associations and users.
Register Today for Blockchain 2018 21 novembre 2018 Blockchain is slowly, but surely, revolutionizing commerce, banking, service, technology, and information industries.