Examinations 2025

On May 2, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Lavender v Miller Bernstein LLP, 2018 ONCA 729.

In his reasons, the judge found that the delay experienced by Cavey was not caused by him or his counsel, but was the fault of the Crown and unexpected involvement...

The Court reviews the requirements for a Court ordered defence medical pursuant to Section 105 of the Courts of Justice Act and Rule 33 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Weekly summary of civil decisions from the Court of Appeal for Ontario for July 6, 2026, covering appeals related to privacy protections, construction liens, real estate broker negligence, and various procedural matters.

After a collision, a good Samaritan stops and attends the scene to render assistance. He or she is injured in a subsequent collision.

When it comes to Court materials, sometimes form is more important than substance. You may have excellent legal arguments, persuasive case law and perfect...

Susan Wortzman, partner and Director of E-Discovery, and a team of experienced authors the third edition of E-Discovery in Canada.

The Ontario court will give procedural assistance to foreign courts, allowing foreign litigants to examine witnesses and collect evidence in Ontario by enforcing "letters of request" from foreign courts.

It is a fact of life in the modern world that manufacturers and distributors of products often do business in multiple jurisdictions, across multiple borders

The Ontario Court of Appeal released decisions for the week of June 15, 2026, addressing critical issues spanning employment compensation disputes, occupier liability and insurance deductions, international child custody matters, banking litigation costs, limitation periods in motor vehicle accidents, trust ownership disputes, offshore jurisdiction challenges, real estate development damages, and medical malpractice involving pediatric neurologists.

The Ontario court will give procedural assistance to foreign courts, allowing foreign litigants to examine witnesses and collect evidence in Ontario by enforcing "letters of request" from foreign courts.

When most people hear “child support,” they think of the regular payments from one parent to the other to cover a child’s everyday expenses, such as housing, food, and clothing.

As governments increase defence spending, supply chains diversify, and prime contractors seek domestic partners, the question for most manufacturers is no longer whether opportunities exist—it is whether their business is prepared to qualify for them.

Pro Bono Ontario has relaunched its Court of Appeal amicus program, a joint initiative with the Court of Appeal for Ontario designed to support self-represented litigants with motions. The program now allows self-represented litigants to consult with volunteer lawyers before court appearances, and in some cases, these volunteers can make submissions on their behalf before judges.

A manufacturer secures a significant new opportunity with a major customer. The purchase order supports growth, production increases, and new equipment may be required. On paper, the business case looks strong.

Growing up, becoming a lawyer was not my dream. There are no lawyers in my family, and I didn't know any personally.

For many people in Ontario family court, the first case conference can feel uncertain. You may wonder whether anything meaningful can happen at this early stage, especially if disclosure is missing, support is needed, or temporary arrangements are required. While a case conference is not a trial, it can still be an important step in getting the case organized and moving forward.

Separating spouses often enter into separation agreements or marriage contracts that include a waiver of spousal support. These provisions are frequently intended to provide certainty, finality, and closure.

Ontario manufacturers may be sitting on a significant hidden tax risk. While industrial property values have changed dramatically since 2016,

A cyber incident in defence manufacturing is rarely just an IT problem. It can quickly become a customer, contractual, and reputational problem.