A Law Society of Ontario tribunal has found a lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for impersonating a public officer and misleading the Law Society during its investigation. D.M., a retired …
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Toronto immigration lawyer’s motion to halt misconduct proceedings dismissed
The Ontario Law Society Tribunal Hearing Division has dismissed a motion filed by a Toronto immigration lawyer — R.O. — who sought to halt disciplinary proceedings against him on grounds …
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A prominent Canadian employment lawyer, L.S., is facing disciplinary action from the Law Society of Ontario for his aggressive tactics against dissatisfied clients, according to an exclusive report published by …
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Members of Ontario’s legal profession are set to be honored for their exceptional career achievements and community contributions during the Law Society Awards ceremony on May 22, 2024. The event, …
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At the Call to the Bar ceremony on March 1, the Law Society of Ontario conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) upon Associate Chief Justice J. Michal Fairburn of Ontario, “whose intellect, sound …
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Ontario lawyer suspended for one month, ordered to pay costs after findings of sexual harassment and abusive communications
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended for one month and ordered to pay costs of $5,000 following findings of sexual harassment and discriminatory conduct towards female employees, alongside abusive and …
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‘Unshaken testimony’: Ontario lawyer cleared of sexual harassment, ethnic origin allegations
An Ontario lawyer has been cleared of allegations that he sexually harassed two former employees and made discriminatory comments based on ethnic origin by the Law Society Tribunal Hearing Division. …
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Legal News
Law Society of Ontario announces slight decrease in fees for lawyers, paralegals for 2024
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced a slight decrease in licensing fees for lawyers and paralegals as part of its 2024 budget, which was approved on Oct. 26 …
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Legal News
Law Society of Ontario implements virtual verification for client identity to combat fraud, ensure compliance
In a bid to modernize and enhance identity verification processes, the Law Society of Ontario has announced the adoption of virtual verification for client identity, effective January 1, 2024. The …
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Legal NewsSexual Harassment
Ontario lawyer suspended indefinitely for failing to co-operate in sex-for-services complaint
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended from practice indefinitely until he fully complies with an investigation into alleged misconduct that included offering legal services in exchange for sexual favours. The …