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Freemen Arrive at the Ontario Court of Appeal

Justice Rooke’s 2012 lengthy decision in Meads v. Meads attracted considerable attention, in particular given the peculiar nature of the nature of the parties he deemed “Organized Pseudolegal Commercial Argument (OPCA) Litigants.” These litigants defy any general definition, aside from … Continue reading

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What goes on at mediation in a personal injury case (Ontario)

Mediation can be a very nerve wracking experience; although it shouldn’t be. But I get it. For the majority of Plaintiffs involved in a personal injury case, it’s your first time participating in a mediation. You don’t know how a … Continue reading

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Amendments to the Juries Act in Ontario

The current jury system has long been criticized in Ontario, in particular in regards to its diversity and representation. Hints in Ontario’s recent budget suggest some changes are forthcoming. A big part of the reason for Ontario’s problems is that … Continue reading

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Ontario Bill 66 Given Royal Assent and Impacts Employment and Labour Law

An amended version of the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2019 (introduced as Bill 66) was enacted into law on April 3, 2019, which revises several pieces of legislation, including the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act. Amendments to … Continue reading

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Surplus Income Limits for Bankruptcy in Ontario in 2019

The amount you are required to pay if you declare bankruptcy is based on your income.  The more you earn, the more you are required to pay.  This limit is adjusted each year, and the Office of the Superintendent of … Continue reading

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