TCA negotiating with ADR Institute to offer dispute-resolution discount
The Toronto Construction Association is negotiating with the ADR Institute of Ontario to offer members access on a discounted basis to experienced mediators and arbitrators to deal with construction disputes.
WeirFoulds Partner Derry Millar Honoured by TLA
The Toronto Lawyers Association will recognize Ontario Superior Court Justice Colin Campbell and former Law Society of Upper Canada treasurer Derry Millar at its Awards of Distinction for 2011. The […]
Babies and Bath Water
Leave aside the issue of whether mediation reduces cost and delay. Does it increase access to civil justice?
Councillor will get her gala answers
City of Mississauga staff working on providing answers to questions about the Mayor’s annual gala.
LSUC and CABL honour black lawyers’ legacy, future
The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers encourage colleagues from all cultural backgrounds to attend Black History Month event on February 8 at Convocation […]
Guard changing underway
A generational leadership shift is underway in the legal profession.
Councillor denies ‘poisonous workplace’
Human Rights Tribunal told that human rights issues should have been investigated at City Hall.
Disabled ex-aide says he was bullied
Cumulative effect of comments and actions by City councillor amounts to harassment of ex-aide.
Property Development Aspects of Infrastructure and Other Public Projects
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Scenario a conflict, lawyer says; City had first conflict case under act
The scenario in which a council member who owns a taxi company and votes on public transit cuts could lead to a conflict of interest application.
Citizens have a right to know; Councillor urges end to MissiLeaks probe
Citizens have a right to know and government officials have a responsibility to not impede that right.
City lawyers confident in urban boundary row
The city has about a 70 per cent chance of beating the 20 appellants challenging city council’s urban boundary decision.
Councillor urges end to MissiLeaks probe
Mississauga councillor concludes that it’s time to end the “MissiLeaks” probe.
Councillor weary of scandal
Integrity commissioner concludes that one of two leaked memos was in breach of confidentiality and breach of trust owed by the city to members of its staff.
Leaked e-mail a ‘breach of confidentiality’: report
Integrity commissioner’s report is released regarding two internal e-mails leaked to media.