Verbatim transcript of Justice Garson’s statement: Please be advised that in accordance with the direction of the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario all civil matters in the Superior Court scheduled between March 17th and June 8th are hereby formally adjourned to Tuesday June 9th at 10am to be spoken to. For clarity, […]

Verbatim transcript of an LSO FAQ: Can a lawyer or paralegal use virtual commissioning in the context of COVID-19? Commissioning is governed by the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act and is not regulated by the Law Society. Although the law is evolving in this area, the best practice for commissioning documents remains for the lawyer […]

Verbatim transcript of an LSO FAQ: How can lawyers and paralegals communicate effectively with clients while using social distancing to reduce health risks in their practices? In the context of COVID-19, public health best practices include social distancing. Lawyers and paralegals should consider conducting routine meetings with clients by phone or using video-conferencing options such […]

Frequently Asked Practice Management Questions regarding COVID-19 “What supports are available to assist with understanding my professional obligations in the context of COVID-19?” “How can lawyers and paralegals communicate effectively with clients while using social distancing to reduce health risks in their practices?” “What should lawyers or paralegals do to prepare for practice interruptions associated […]

Updated: March 18, 2020 The Law Society of Ontario is supporting public health recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We have implemented a work at home plan for all employees through to Friday, April 3, at which time we will assess the situation. We remain available to assist you as best we can. Our […]

MEMORANDUM TO THE PROFESSION TO:                 The Practising Civil and Family Bar of Chatham-Kent FROM:           Mr. Justice J. Paul R. Howard                         Local Administrative Judge – Chatham-Kent DATE:             March 16, 2020 RE:                  SUSPENSION OF SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE REGULAR OPERATIONS – CIVIL AND FAMILY MATTERS As you know, to protect the health and safety of all […]

NOTICE REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF SMALL CLAIMS COURT SITTINGS March 16, 2020 Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all sittings of the Ontario Small Claims Court are suspended until further notice. The hearings suspended include, but are not limited to, all trials, settlement conferences, motions, assessment hearings, garnishment hearings, contempt hearings and examinations, including teleconference hearings […]

The St. Thomas Trial Coordinator’s office has advised the Bar that ALL civil matters are being returned on June 8 to be spoken to.

On behalf of Justice Raikes, Local Administrative Judge for Superior Court, Sarnia, Ontario As you are all aware by order of Chief Justice Morawetz [found in full HERE] as of today all Superior Court matters have been suspended until beginning of June. To clarify some outstanding questions counsel may have in regard to civil and […]

Notice from Justice Grace [March 17, 2020] In the ever changing landscape we find ourselves in, and in an attempt to reduce the crushing load borne by the Trial Coordinator and Assistant Trial Coordinator, Justice Grace has requested that we circulate the following information to our membership.   We would ask that all law firms […]