We are often asked how to find assessment decisions – both decisions involving the assessment of costs under Rule 58 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, and decisions involving the assessment of a lawyer’s account under the Solicitors Act, RSO 1990, c. S.15. Continue reading
Author Archives: The Great Library
Library tours are here again!
Calling all summer, articling and LPP students! Great Library annual orientation tours begin this week and will run until the end of September. Continue reading
Ontario’s new Standard Lease debuts
Starting April 30, 2018, a new standard form of lease is mandatory in Ontario for most private residential tenancies. The standard form must be used for leases signed on or after this date for apartments, condominiums, single and semi-detached houses, and secondary units (including basement apartments). Continue reading
Finding a Cited Case
How do you find a decision using a citation? What does a citation even mean? Well, a citation provides all the information you need to find a case. Continue reading
CPD resources to help stay up-to-date on the ever-changing legislative landscape
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program materials continue to be an excellent resource for keeping current on new and amended Ontario legislation. These materials typically summarize statute and rule changes, and provide valuable advice for legal practitioners on adapting their practices and improving client outcomes. Here is a selection of recently received CPD program materials that focus on key legislative developments in Ontario family, construction, municipal/planning and residential tenancies law Continue reading
