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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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David Versus Goliath – Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility & Self-Represented Litigants
In our Canadian justice system, self-represented litigants (“SRLs”) are arguably the underdogs since they face a host of obstacles including large financial costs and unnecessarily complicated processes. Accordingly, as the number of people representing themselves continues to grow, it is important to establish a commitment to respectful behaviour towards SRLs in the Model Code of Professional Conduct, in order to ensure fair and equal access to justice. [1]
Diamond & Diamond attempting to quash bill aimed at protecting accident victims
Personal injury law firm Diamond & Diamond has hired a lobbyist to persuade politicians to kill a private member’s bill aimed at fixing a system critics call a “black hole” for accident victims.
The Law Society adopts new Rules to protect the Public from Misleading Advertising and Fee Practices
In response to increasing concerns and complaints about misleading advertising of lawyer services, in February 2016, the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) established the Advertising and Fee Issues Working Group to collect information, investigate complaints and consider potential regulatory responses to inappropriate practices.
Contingency fee cap would only benefit insurance industry: Brown
Few lawyers would take on cases if contingency fees are capped at 15 per cent, as suggested by a private member’s bill, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells The Lawyers Daily.
In effect, the cap on fees would cut off legal services to injured people, says Brown, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP.