Cooperation and Innovation
Ontario's judicial system relies heavily on face-to-face
contact, particularly in the areas of civil litigation and criminal
law. If one were to walk into any courthouse on a normal day, they
would see the halls and courtrooms packed with court staff,
lawyers, process servers and self-represented individuals.
Therefore, it came as no surprise that in response to COVID-19 and the requirement of
social distancing, Ontario's courts have essentially closed
to all non-urgent matters.
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has spent the past decade
embracing technological advancements and modernizing the
way we conduct business. However, while our
lawyers and staff were in a position to transition to home
offices seamlessly and carry on business as usual, it became
apparent that our judicial system has lagged behind. While court
staff and judges are doing their best to respond to our new
circumstances so that, at the very least, crucial motions
