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Monthly Archives: April 2011

5th Annual Toronto Mock Trial Tournament

The OJEN (Ontario Justice Education Network) is holding its 5th Annual Toronto Mock Trial Tournament at Old City Hall, Toronto, on May 26, 2011.

As a non-competitive event, this program provides an excellent opportunity for high school students in the Toronto district who would not normally participate in competitive mock trials to get involved.  The emphasis is on experiential, rather than substantive content, and there will be no winners or ‘final’ round.

The Mock Hearings are held throughout Ontario.… Continue Reading

Remarkable Article About the Late Chief Justice of Canada – Loss of Confidence of His Peers Led to 1999 Resignation

This article in The Lawyers Weekly discloses commentary by fellow former Supreme Court of Canada judges, who confirm that they confronted the late Chief Justice of Canada, Antonio Lamer, about his job performance issues.

This article is unusual in that it is rare to have former Judges speak to the media, in Canada, about their former colleagues.

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

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Expert Reports Can be Claimed Against Accident Benefits Carrier, Even if Used in Tort

The Background:  When injured in an Ontario car accident, plaintiffs suing in tort (i..e against the other driver) also have an ongoing claim with their Accident Benefits carrier, which very often turns into a dispute claim.

The Issue:  Can the cost of an expert report be claimed against the Accident Benefits carrier, even when the report is partially used in the tort lawsuit?

Why This Matters:  Plaintiffs incur significant expenses (disbursements) when prosecuting their tort lawsuit and/or accident benefits disputes.  It is important to seek re-imbursement whenever possible. … Continue Reading

Unusual Allegations of Plagiarism by a Trial Judge

The BC Court of Appeal has released the Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v. British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192  decision, in which it overturns the Trial decision, citing that the Trial Judge did not demonstrate, through the Trial judgment, that the Reasons given were an independent analysis of the Trial evidence.

A sensational news story already, it will have some legs since this was a 2 to 1 decision in the Court of Appeal and the plaintiff’s lawyer has stated publicly that an appeal is likely. … Continue Reading

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New Judicial Appointment – Madam Justice Carole J. Brown

A new judge has been appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Toronto).  Justice Carole J. Brown was assigned by The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, effective February 4, 2011. 

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

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New Judicial Appointment – Justice Lisa Marion Cameron

new judge has been appointed  to the Ontario Court of Justice.  Justice Lisa Marion Cameron was assigned by Chief Justice Annemarie E. Bonkalo to preside in the Central East Region, effective February 2, 2011.

Gregory Chang
Toronto Insurance Lawyer… Continue Reading

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