Effective January 1, 2024, the Law Society will allow virtual verification of client identity where the licensee determines that the client’s government-issued photo identification is authentic. To assist in the authentication process there are a variety of technology products widely available at relatively nominal fees.

View the entire Notice to the Professions.

New Associate Judge motion dates for 2024 have been posted on our Civil page here.

This morning MAG announced an investment of $166 million in the Courts Digital Transformation initiative, a new platform to help people resolve legal matters easier and faster by moving more justice services online.

News Release

A reminder that Form 6C "Lawyer or Paralegal's Certificate of Service" came into effect July 1.

FLR 6(19)(f) is amended to allow:

 (f) a lawyer or paralegal’s certificate of service (Form 6C), if,

        (i) the document was served by the lawyer or paralegal, or

        (ii) the lawyer or paralegal caused the document to be                

        served and is satisfied that service was effected.  

Five new judges have been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice. Newmarket would like to congratulate and welcome Justice Michael Alexander Townsend.

Read the official notice here.

This week's schedule has now been posted. Also, Newmarket has FIVE new Crowns--Stephanie, Scott, Arthi, Marina and Roxana. Welcome to Newmarket!

This week's schedule can be viewed here.

What are lawyers getting when they pay a $200 County Library Levy fee? Read your librarian's article from Law360 Canada for the history & value behind the annual fee.

The Frugal Lawyer & the Value of $200

Check it out here. Find court locations, practice directions, contacts, and virtual court information in a more user-friendly interface.