Brian Houghton

🌈 Litigation Projects Manager @ProBonoOntario Paralegal, Adult Educator & Board Member. Passionate about #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #BlackLivesMatter he/him

[David Lametti @DavidLametti]

Excellent meeting this morning with @ProBonoOntario. Olga and Lynn shared the incredible work they’re doing with their hotline, dedicated to supporting Ukrainian refugees across Canada as well as continued efforts to improve access to justice in Ontario.

[Sarah Jane Armstrong @sjarmstrong24]

"There is much to be gained from seeing the world through someone else's eyes. The more of us who do it the better." Thank you Ryan for sharing your perspective on the importance of having empathy in our work as advocates and on what you gain from your work with @ProBonoOntario.

[Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP @AGBLLPLaw]

It looks like our holiday card was sent as an attachment this year, rather than embedded in an email… so we apologize if it was blocked by your server, or difficult to open, or not funny (which was caused by it not being embedded). In any event, we still wish you Happy Holidays!

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

@danrosman Wow! That’s quite the ‘at-home’ courtroom setup. All the best!

[Pro Bono Ontario @ProBonoOntario]

PBO's Jennifer Marston says big car rental outfits can't hide behind lengthy contracts they know most people won't read and may not understand when they contain ambiguous or unusual terms. https://t.co/91mxsUr9Ah

[Pro Bono Ontario @ProBonoOntario]

⬇️Scene from this morning's queue. Everyday is a battle to meet the overwhelming demand for assistance from low-income Ontarians. We need Hotline volunteers on Aug 16, 23, 24, 25 & 27. Pick-up a full or 1/2 day remote shift now. https://t.co/Ne4QGOTs6O

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

Canadian Lawyer Magazine: “Why is pro bono work important?” https://t.co/7gssWxPejw

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

Is a Text Message a Valid “Signature” Under the Law? A Recent Decision Says Yes - Pallett Valo LLP https://t.co/5cHMMt7Arw

[Consumer Protection Ontario @ONconsumer]

Helpful partnerships are even more important during difficult times.

During the #COVID19 pandemic, we referred hundreds of Ontarians to @ProBonoOntario for free legal advice about things like: canceled trips, events and gym memberships.

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

Wow! Time flies! 5 years ago tonight @ProBonoOntario celebrated its 15th Anniversary. This year is our 20th Anniversary!!! 🥳 Great memories from that night.

[Pro Bono Ontario @ProBonoOntario]

"The question isn’t just how to apply for probate, but whether to apply for probate, or indeed whether it’s safe to take any steps at all." - High stakes for small estates: Do the new probate rules further access to justice?https://t.co/ObOqALnoqu #probono #lawtwitter

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

New Blog Post: “Prevention and cure: Ontarians need stronger consumer protection and advocacy supports.” @ProBonoOntario @ONconsumer https://t.co/GKODjS4ad5 via @ProBonoOntario

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

The 519 Board Chair and Vice-Chair write to @CanLawMag's editor-in-chief in response to their disappointing editorial decision to publish the op-ed "BC's practice directions on preferred gender pronouns in court are problematic".
https://t.co/zOkoGYfVHX https://t.co/ynn12J8S82

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

No Easy Answers: Navigating the Top 4 Landlord-Tenant Issues during COVID-19 https://t.co/EJDNdp0rom via @ProBonoOntario

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

With your generous support Pro Bono Ontario answered 22,500 calls from Ontarians with unmet legal needs. Thank you to our volunteers and donors for
ensuring that #A2J remained in reach. Best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.

[Durham Community Legal Clinic & Access to Justice @DCLClegal]

Calls for free civil legal advice to @ProBonoOntario are up 72% in Ontario this year because of COVID-19

https://t.co/jFr2apDwjQ

[RBC @RBC]

RBC lawyers are volunteering their time from home this week to support those in need through the @ProBonoOntario Free Legal Advice Hotline. #TeamRBC

[Brian Houghton @PBO_BrianH]

What Happened When COVID-19 Came for Access to Justice: Pro Bono Ontario’s Overnight Shift to Virtual Services https://t.co/fE0Xj1cq6Z via @ProBonoOntario

[Pro Bono Ontario @ProBonoOntario]

This week @Osler_Law and George Weston Ltd teamed up to answer *501* calls on PBO's Free Legal Advice Hotline. Thank you for #DoingJustice and responding to Ontario's #A2J crisis!

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd. - An employee forced by their employer to quit should get a bonus they would have received during the notice period, unless their contract says otherwise, the Supreme Court has ruled: https://t.co/aPm5IRd9jy #EmploymentLaw #CdnLaw