By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • As president, Brett Harrison steered the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) through one of the most tumultuous times in its 135-year history but as Michael White takes the helm, he sees brighter days ahead. The TLA welcomed new board members following its annual general meeting with White taking over as president. Joining him are […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The provincial government’s proposed Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021 has much to offer but falls short when it comes to judiciary appointments, says Brett Harrison, president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). “By and large most people in the profession will appreciate these amendments. There are plenty of meaningful revisions,” Harrison tells LegalMattersCanada.ca. “This bill
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • While the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the operation of Ontario courts, everyone involved has made major strides to make the best of a difficult situation, says Brett Harrison, president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). “The Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) has moved quickly to adapt to the
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When a motion to reduce 2021 licensing fees for lawyers and paralegals is heard at the Oct. 22 Convocation of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), I hope benchers will vote it down. An across-the-board 25 per cent cut will not be enough to help those lawyers experiencing a dramatic reduction in income due to
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Efforts by the Ministry of the Attorney General to introduce more electronic technology into day-to-day courtroom operations is great news for both the legal community and the general public, says Brett Harrison, president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). “The TLA has always been a big proponent of the
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • There are better ways to increase the efficiency of the judicial process than eliminating juries from civil trials, says Brett Harrison, president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). He was responding to a recent letter from Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey, seeking input from key stakeholders in the legal
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • While the coronavirus lockdown disrupts courtrooms across the country, it can be hoped a more efficient and less costly judicial system will emerge after it is over, says Brett Harrison, the new president of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). “The bench and bar have been trying for years to
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