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Ruling demonstrates the advantages of hybrid trials

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Given the important role of judges in curbing inefficiencies, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Legal Feeds that he is supportive of a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision that reaffirmed judges’ discretion to opt for hybrid trials. In Harris v. Leikin Group Inc., Superior Court Justice David Brown provided parties with specific directions about how the trial would take place, […]

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Case management masters vital to the court system

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For someone who represents plaintiffs, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Law Times the role of case management masters is pivotal as courts are struggling to maintain the flow of cases without procedural delays. Case management masters in Ontario are calling on the government for action because they earn less than traditional masters. “In its submission to a remuneration commission set up to

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Conference looks to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries

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Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish will be part of a one-day conference on the subject of traumatic brain injuries at Innovation and TBI: From Research to Clinical Practice, presented by the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today. The event, held in conjunction with Brain Injury Awareness Month, is sponsored by McLeish Orlando LLP and takes place at the Carlu

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Two-day forum will examine motor vehicle litigation

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Toronto critical injury lawyers from McLeish Orlando LLP are slated to take part in an upcoming two-day program discussing the latest developments in policy, legislation and case law related to motor vehicle litigation. The Oatley McLeish Lecture Series: Guide to Motor Vehicle Litigation is scheduled for March 26 and 27 at the Donald Lamont Learning Centre, 130

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Judge’s guideline could become standard for courts

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A standard case management guideline recently written by a judge for use in commercial list cases he’ll preside over could be useful across the civil justice system, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Law Times. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Hryniak v. Mauldin, Superior Court Justice David Brown wrote the guideline – involving hands-on intervention by a

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Overturned ruling hurts injured: McLeish

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Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Law Times the implications the decision in Scarlett v. Belair Insurance Co. Inc. has for injured individuals gives the insurance industry more reasons to put somebody into the Minor Injury Guideline, thus hurting injured individuals. In the much-anticipated Appeal Order, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) Director’s Delegate overturned the arbitrator’s decision in

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McLeish Orlando donates 500 turkeys to food bank

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The team at McLeish Orlando LLP has donated 500 turkeys to a local food bank in an effort to help the fight against hunger in the city. Toronto critical injury lawyers John McLeish and Patrick Brown, partners with McLeish Orlando LLP, made the donation announcement on Breakfast Television, during City TV’s annual Spirit of the Season party. The turkeys were given

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Marrocco is rumoured to be next chief justice of Ontario

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Superior Court Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco is rumoured to be in the running to replace former Ontario chief justice Warren Winkler, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish tells Law Times. In terms of challenges facing the chief justice, McLeish, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP, notes that delays in the civil justice system have reached unacceptable levels. Marrocco and

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Emerging auto insurance trends focus of webinar

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Toronto critical injury law firm McLeish Orlando LLP will co-host the latest in its practical strategies webinar series later this month, designed to provide the healthcare industry with updates on auto insurance trends. Partners John McLeish and Dale Orlando, as well as accident benefits co-ordinator Alanna Strlic, will be co-presenting Emerging Trends in Auto Insurance for Health Care Professionals, which

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