The Law Society of Manitoba has suspended a lawyer indefinitely who has been practicing since June 2001, primarily in criminal defense and public interest law. The Panel’s decision follows a …
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Toronto man ordered to misrepresenting himself as a professional engineer by Ontario court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued an order against Michael Stephen Archer, a resident of Toronto, barring him from pretending to be a professional engineer, according to a …
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Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated city’s Code of Conduct, but not harassment policy, with undisclosed relationship: Integrity commissioner
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated the city’s code of conduct with his undisclosed personal relationship with a staff member, according to a detailed report released by the city’s integrity …
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B.C. lawyer disbarred after sexually assaulting a prospective client who sought legal advice
A Nanaimo, B.C.-based lawyer has been disbarred following a recent ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal. The lawyer, MS, was disbarred for professional misconduct related to the …
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Toronto lawyer suspended for three months after berating, sexually harassing colleague
A Toronto lawyer has been suspended for three months by the Law Society of Ontario’s Tribunal Hearing Division following a finding of professional misconduct. The Tribunal concluded that the lawyer, …
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New Brunswick man fined $50,000 for using fabricated professional engineer’s seal: PEO
By Professional Engineers Ontario The Ontario Court of Justice at Kitchener has fined a New Brunswick man $50,000 for using a fabricated professional engineer’s seal in the course of performing “inspections” and “non-destructive tests” of …
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Nova Scotia-based Standard Paving fined $17,500 for unauthorized use of engineer’s seal in Ontario
The Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston has imposed a $17,500 fine on Nova Scotia corporation Standard Paving Limited for illegally using a facsimile of a professional engineer’s seal on …
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Veteran Ontario lawyer faces disciplinary action for sexual harassment, unprofessional correspondence with clients
A lawyer with 41 years’ experience is facing discipline from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) after he admitted to inappropriate behaviour, including talking about “hookers” in front of his …
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Toronto psychologist faces suspension, reprimand for drinking on job, sexual abuse of patient
A Toronto psychologist has had his license suspended, and is facing a reprimand, for allegations of professional misconduct that included inappropriate physical conduct with a patient and practising under the …
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‘Locker room talk’ about member of judiciary leads to $7,500 fine for B.C. lawyer
A family law attorney has been fined $7,500 by the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) for making discourteous and offensive statements about a member of the judiciary. The lawyer, …