This article discussed provincial limitation periods in Ontario (not federal limitation periods) and how many limitation periods were paused due to the covid-19 pandemic. Under Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, many […]
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This article on how to draft a reply contains some tips on when a reply is needed and what to include. The article is geared towards Superior Court (many, but […]
Continue reading →This article on how to draft a statement of defence covers 6 steps to help with your drafting. The article is geared towards Superior Court (many, but not all concepts […]
Continue reading →This list is based on our firm’s extensive pre-trial conference experience both conducting and consulting on pre-trial conferences. Persuasion. The goal of the pre-trial conference is to persuade the Judge […]
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On January 1, 2020, the maximum claim for simplified procedure actions (lawsuits) was increased from $100,000 to $200,000. At the same time, the use of Juries in simplified procedure was […]
Continue reading →Mick Hassell was recently quoted in a Canadian Bar Association article talking about law firms outsourcing, including outsourcing trial work. Mick is quoted as saying Most law firms retain me […]
Continue reading →This article on how to draft a statement of claim covers 6 steps to help with your drafting. The article is geared towards Superior Court (many, but not all concepts […]
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The outbreak of covid-19 across the world has shut down the Courts. Two obvious points during these challenging times: There are many things in life far more important than litigation. […]
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