Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal announced a truly historic decision. One that is so important, it will fundamentally affect the legal rights of people in Ontario for generations.
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ALERT
We are hearing about more and more cases where the time limitations for filing have lapsed due to a failure by a plaintiff’s legal representative to meet deadlines. Claimants should stay informed of what is happening with their files and forms and ask the questions about filing dates and limitations. Please see some of the decisions and articles listed at the bottom of this page for details
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Anti-SLAPP law to be tested at Ontario Court of Appeal
The court will hear arguments tomorrow in a case where a Toronto doctor is appealing a Superior Court decision that dismissed his libel action against a former head of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and ordered him to pay more than $310,000 in costs. Dr. Howard Platnick has also filed a Charter challenge against the Protection of Public Participation Act, in part on the grounds that it favours freedom of expression over damage to reputation.
LSUC considers revamping contingency fee rules
After making changes to the rules about advertising and referral fees, the Law Society of Upper Canada has turned its attention toward contingency fees.
The LSUC’s Advertising and Fee Arrangements Issues Working Group released an interim report Monday that identified potential recommendations — including a cap — to make contingency fees more fair and reasonable.
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Ontario Court of Appeal certifies class action, takes law firm to task over contingency fee agreement
The Ontario Court of Appeal has rejected arguments from a Toronto law firm and one of its partners that they are immune from a class proceeding brought on behalf of former and current clients, upholding a class action certification granted by the Divisional Court.
Court of Appeal gives the green light to class action suit against Neinstein LLP
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that a class action lawsuit against personal injury law firm Neinstein LLP can proceed.