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How to Bring a Motion for Removal as Lawyer of Record

Rule 15.04 of the Rules of Civil Procedure sets out the rules on motions for removal from the record in Ontario. The rule was updated January 1, 2019. This blog post will look at removing a lawyer of record from both the lawyer and client perspectives. Note the distinction between a client who is an […]

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Self-Representation of Corporations in Superior Court

Rule 15.01(2) of the Rules of Civil Procedure states: A party to a proceeding that is a corporation shall be represented by a lawyer, except with leave of the Court. This means that for a company to to be represented by an owner, director or officer in Superior Court (claims over $35,000 as of January […]

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Trial Management Plan for Simplified Procedure Rule 76 Trials

Starting January 2020, the simplified procedure increases to $200,000, Juries are removed for most cases and trials are restricted to 5 days. To actually get trials completed in 5 days, parties must agree on a Trial Management Plan (Rule 76.10(2)) 30 days before the pre-trial conference, have it approved at the pre-trial conference and incorporate […]