Author: Bernie LeBlanc

Good reasons are always essential, especially when a serious finding is based on circumstantial evidence. In Taylor v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario,

In Law Society of Ontario v Leahy, 2018 ONSC 4722, http://canlii.ca/t/ht9nq the regulator sought an injunction against Mr. Leahy for practising law. Mr. Leahy did

For over a century and a half there has been debate and inconsistent court decisions about whether regulators have jurisdiction over members for their unprofessional

A recurring issue at hearings is whether to grant adjournments, particularly to retain legal counsel. In Evgueni Todorov and Sophia Nikolov v. Ontario Securities Commission,

In College of Physiotherapists of Ontario v. Boon, 2018 ONSC 3463, http://canlii.ca/t/hsgbg, the disciplinary tribunal had to assess the credibility of the practitioner for allegations

Regulators are sometimes criticized for their investigations. Most regulators are protected for actions taken in good faith, even if negligent. However, to the extent that

Few decisions were as anticipated by the legal profession as was the Supreme Court of Canada verdict in Groia v. Law Society of Upper Canada,

Most regulators have some staff members who are also registered members of the profession. Occasionally misconduct complaints are made against these staff members even though

In Toronto Star v. AG Ontario, 2018 ONSC 2586, http://canlii.ca/t/hrq6s, the media outlet brought a wide ranging challenge to the practice of many, but not

Often a major dispute in a proceeding is who has to do what until the matter is finally decided. Courts frequently rely on the status