Girlfriend’s parents can’t sue for child support, court clarifies ‘parent’ definition
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that the parents of a teenager’s girlfriend did not have the legal right…
Month: October 2025
Negligence verdict after lawyer’s improper jury address upheld
An Ontario Superior Court judge has released his detailed reasons for upholding a jury’s verdict in a multi-vehicle accident case,…
Lawyer who filed lawsuit for client while suspended committed professional misconduct, Tribunal rules
The Law Society Tribunal has ruled that an Ontario lawyer, Kristine Genevieve Holder, engaged in professional misconduct by providing legal…
BC Court of Appeal ends former City of Nelson worker’s mental health compensation battle
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed a final appeal from a former powerline technician, bringing an end to…
Lawyer found guilty of misconduct over client relationship, fraudulent truck transfer, and police altercation
The Law Society Tribunal of Ontario has found lawyer Christos Vitsentzatos committed professional misconduct and engaged in conduct unbecoming a…
Lawyer suspended after attempting to take client’s $50,000 and refusing to obey court orders
The Law Society Tribunal has ordered the immediate suspension of Ontario lawyer Winfield Edward Corcoran, following a motion brought by…
British Columbia’s top court ends son’s lawsuit against elderly parents
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has brought a final close to a protracted legal battle between a man and…
Real estate broker fined $12,000 for helping client circumvent existing contract with another brokerage
The Real Estate Council of Ontario has issued a penalty against a real estate broker following a formal discipline process…