Announcements
Notice to the Profession, Parties, Public and the Media
Effective April 19, 2022: This Notice to the Profession, Parties, Public and the Media (“Notice”) applies to all proceedings in the Superior Court of Justice (“SCJ”). It consolidates and supersedes all previous Province-wide Provincial Notices but does not introduce new substantive provisions unless indicated below. All prior Provincial Notices have been archived in the section… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsSuperior Court of Justice – revised Divisional Court notice
The revised Divisional Court Notice to the Profession is now available on the Superior Court’s website: Notice to Profession – Divisional Court This notice was amended to address new processes regarding mode of hearings (in person or virtual), CaseLines updates, and other changes. It also incorporates the text of the previously free-standing Notice to Profession… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsCourt of Appeal for Ontario to Begin Hearing Appeals and Panel Motions in Person
Beginning April 4, 2022, the Court of Appeal for Ontario will begin hearing appeals and panel motions in person. Inmate appeals will also be returning to an in-person format, but until further notice, inmates will continue to appear by video conference. Single motions, purge court, and status court will continue to be heard remotely until… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsSuperior Court of Justice guidelines and virtual courtroom etiquette rules take effect April 19, 2022
The Superior Court of Justice posted on its website: guidelines to determine the mode of proceeding in criminal, family, civil and Small Claims Court matters, virtual courtroom etiquette rules, and the gowning requirement The guidelines and virtual courtroom etiquette rules will take effect on April 19, 2022.
Categories: AnnouncementsStatement from the Chief Justice of Ontario and the Associate Chief Justice of Ontario Regarding Submissions from Counsel
The Court of Appeal has a rich tradition of welcoming submissions from counsel at all stages of their career. Opportunities to address the Court are essential to the development and the retention of junior and intermediate litigation counsel. While the ultimate decision of who speaks on behalf of the client in a particular case belongs… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsCourt of Appeal for Ontario to Begin Hearing Appeals in Person
Beginning November 8, 2021, the Court of Appeal for Ontario will begin hearing appeals in person. The Court will begin hearing criminal appeals and panel motions in person on November 8 and will begin hearing civil appeals and panel motions in person on November 15. Inmate appeals, single-judge motions, purge court, and status court will… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Civil Litigation, Criminal LawService Ontario reminder of changes coming October 19 with the launch of the Ontario Business Registry
Service Ontario has issued a notice about the new Ontario Business Registry, which will affect certain business registrations. Commercial, tax and real estate lawyers may wish to review the notice to avoid any disruption to their clients’ongoing matters.
Categories: AnnouncementsNow available to stream the replay: June 22 free CPD: Working Together, Remotely – Managing and Leading Through COVID and Beyond
In this practical session, presented by LAWPRO in partnership with Toronto Lawyers Association, leading lawyers and expert law practice advisors share lessons learned and tips to date from our rapid shift to virtual practice, with a focus on how we can make our practices work better for ourselves, our teams and our clients. Speakers will… Read More »
Categories: Announcements