Feds fill Ontario Court of Appeal vacancy
Superior Court Justice Michael Tulloch will become the first black judge to sit on the Ontario Court of Appeal after the federal government named him to replace Justice Harry LaForme.Tulloch, who sits...
View ArticleNews roundup — June 26, 2012
CanadaScouts Canada abuse review shows need for accountability: lawyer, CBCFederal Court hears motions on overturning election results due to robocalls, Montreal GazetteMan gets life sentence for...
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Judge takes a bite out of Dunkin’ Donuts
After a nine-year legal battle, the Superior Court of Québec’s Justice Daniel H. Tingley has ordered Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs $16.4 million in damages and costs — exactly what was...
View ArticleNews roundup — June 27, 2012
CanadaCamille Cleroux gets life in prison for 'stomach-churning' murders, The ProvinceTwo Alberta men face charges in cross-border cocaine trafficking, Calgary HeraldSupreme Court to hear case of N.S....
View ArticleJudge clears lawyer of assault charge
A Toronto lawyer sued by the Aga Khan has been cleared of assault after an incident at a Markham, Ont. mosque.Alnaz Jiwa tells Legal Feeds it was “a relief” when Ontario Court Justice William Gorewich...
View ArticleNews roundup — June 28, 2012
CanadaHead of federal inquiry to wait before challening MacKay over Langridge docs, Ottawa CitizenB.C. man accused of murdering, dismembering roommate won't testify, The ProvinceOntario cocaine probe...
View ArticleTony Merchant appealing three-month suspension: media report
Regina lawyer Tony Merchant is appealing the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s decision to suspend him for three months after finding he breached a court order and counselled a client to act in defiance of...
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Melanie Aitken to leave Competition Bureau following high-profile stint
Competition commissioner Melanie Aitken announced today that she will leave her position on Sept. 21, 2012. Aitken was appointed in 2009 and was the main force behind transforming the way the...
View ArticleOntario Deputy Judges’ Association appeal dismissed
Ontario’s process for renewing the appointments of deputy judges of the Small Claims Court does not infringe the principles of judicial independence, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled.Writing in...
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LSUC sends ‘unhappy message’ with Groia ruling: Cherniak
The Law Society of Upper Canada has sent a "very unhappy message to the bar" with its decision finding Joe Groia engaged in professional misconduct, according to his lawyer.The comment from Earl...
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