TBLA

We are a voluntary organization of lawyers residing and practicing law in the District of Thunder Bay on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior.

[Law360 Canada @law360ca]

Steve Benmor: When parents clash over facts, the child’s voice tips the scale https://t.co/qBFkxQa2rc "...when two parents tell opposing stories, the child’s voice may be the only one speaking from the heart of the conflict. And that voice deserves to be heard."

[Law Times @LawTimes]

Amid debate over future of civil rules, Ontario looks to curb AG's newly expanded rulemaking powers. A bill passed last year quietly gave the attorney general new power over civil, family court rules.

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[Supreme Advocacy LLP @supremeadvocacy]

Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 9 leaves to appeal, plus our pick for the court of appeal decision of the week, and more! https://t.co/Z2VW8LzTCG

[Law Times @LawTimes]

Sitting @LawSocietyLSO treasurer re-elected for second term, beats out challengers. Peter Wardle’s re-election comes amid the fallout of a controversial pay increase for the LSO’s ex-CEO.

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[Toronto Lawyers Association @TLAvoice]

John Rosen, with over 54 years of criminal law experience, is bringing his expertise to YOU!

This unique program is tailored for criminal lawyers and young litigators eager to refine their courtroom skills.

Only 18 spots are available. Register today: https://t.co/XF8Ap2J8wQ

[Law Times @LawTimes]

Ontario court declares parents sole owners of Ottawa properties in marital asset dispute. The parents had no intent to give the assets as a gift to the married couple: court.

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[CBA/ABC National @CBAnatmag]

Canada is on the verge of becoming the latest jurisdiction – after England-Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Australia – to make coercive control by an intimate partner a criminal offence. @doughertykr has the story. https://t.co/lrt3TA0Lb0

[Law Society of Ontario @LawSocietyLSO]

The Governance Review Task Force is proposing changes for a new governance model, including changes to the size & composition of Convocation and election reforms. You are encouraged to provide your feedback no later than Jan. 31, 2025. Get all the details: https://t.co/NuwNczSuRP

[CALL/ACBD @CALLACBD]

Canadian Law Library Review 49.3 is here!

The feature article, Inescapable Skills, explores the effectiveness of an escape room to test legal research skill retention. Curious? Read more!

View current and past issues at https://t.co/CNgipLJP9x

[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

Supreme Court will hear appeal from LU law professor https://t.co/c2I1atJ2UX

[City of Thunder Bay @CityThunderBay]

Effective today (December 10) paid parking hours change to 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. This change impacts all on-street metered spaces, surface lots, and at the waterfront. Learn more here: https://t.co/0Ch6sqrTR3 or visit https://t.co/3B3D1Fflkz

[Slaw @slaw_dot_ca]

★ Plain Language Tools as a First Step in Dispute Resolution: In his recent post “A Relationship Model of Dispute Resolution”, Jordan Furlong proposes a relationship model of dispute resolution:

The choice of dispute resolution environment should… https://t.co/kiIkewkuEn

[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

Good Morning, Thunder Bay! https://t.co/KDqbkVb9RC

[Canadian Lawyer Magazine @CanLawMag]

Ontario Superior Court removes estate executor to resolve administration deadlock. Conflict of interest arises when trustee seeks larger estate share for herself, ruling says.

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[tbnewswatch @tbnewswatch]

David Voss sentenced to five years for role in Norval Morrisseau art fraud ring https://t.co/B1T1yzVAvD

[Law Times @LawTimes]

Ontario Court of Appeal sets prejudgment interest rates at 8.46 percent in personal injury case. Woman injured in slip-and-fall injury and her wife awarded over $3.6 million in damages.

https://t.co/RETgxy5k3q

[Law Times @LawTimes]

Ontario Court of Appeal admits event data recorder evidence in car accident case. Ruling reverses driver's acquittal for dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

https://t.co/Xfy71BkLF1

[City of Thunder Bay @CityThunderBay]

The Stanley Cup will return to Thunder Bay, with a public viewing and photo event at Port Arthur Stadium on Wed. Sept 11 from 3-5 pm. Read all of the details here: https://t.co/jGCtk2MF93

[Law Society of Ontario @LawSocietyLSO]

Seeking lawyers with practice experience in real estate and family law and those with expertise in wills, immigration and refugee law. We need you as Coaches and Advisors. Learn more: https://t.co/ejjr862iSd