Helping Self-Represented Litigants #cdnlegal #litigation #onpoli
It turns out that a reasonable portion of my practice is helping self-represented litigants. Full legal representation is prohibitively expensive for most people. But many people can afford to pay … Continue reading
Got Security for Costs? It’s Not Security for Damages #litigation #cdnlegal
Interesting article in the ORs today: http://goo.gl/GpCWLM JS’s solely-owned company was engaged in a litigation with its former landlord, with claims on both sides. The landlord won a security for … Continue reading
Rant on Court Filings #cdnlaw #cdnlegal
I am ranting about an obscure topic here. It will probably only resonate with litigators. And probably only junior litigators and sole practitioners. It’s about having your materials rejected at … Continue reading
Courtrooms in India #cdnlaw #litigation
While vacationing in India last year, I observed a criminal proceeding in New Delhi. My tour guide considered my request for a tour of the court akin to a request … Continue reading
Thoughts on Sammy Yatim #topoli #onpoli
When I was in law school, we learned that disproportionate responses were bad. We learned about it in Criminal Law, when self-defence was claimed. Was the defendant really in imminent … Continue reading
Citation Styles Affect Writing Styles #cdnlaw #litigation
I has been six years since I moved back to Canada after having lived in the U.S. for over a decade. I learned how to be a lawyer in New … Continue reading
Neighbours and Driveway Disputes #toronto #cdnlaw #litigation
There’s a lovely stretch of houses in my neighbourhood along Glenlake Road, but my heart sinks whenever I pass by the neighbours at 100 and 104. Before I read about … Continue reading
Expecting Manners in Law #law #cdnlaw #litigation
I have long been a fan of Miss Manners. In a recent article of hers, she clarified that a first year law student should not scold her professor – especially … Continue reading
Fouldis v. Ford Decision in ORs today #cdnlegal #topoli #onpoli #litigation
The Fouldis v. Ford libel decision was published today in the ORs. Justice MacDonald dismissed the complaint, finding there was insufficient evidence to link Mr. Fouldis to Tuggs Inc. – … Continue reading
Video Taping an Examination #CDNlegal #litigation
Interesting decision in the ORs today. In J.M. v. Clouthier et al., 2013 ONSC 221, Hennessy J. allowed a motion to videotape a defendant‘s examination for discovery for potential use … Continue reading
