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Disability Not Necessarily a Basis for Nullifying an Unsuccessful Examination Attempt
Regulators offering a limited number of examination attempts face frequent requests to nullify an attempt by candidates who have been unsuccessful the maximum number of
Guidance on Interpreting Frivolous and Vexatious Provisions
Many regulators have a provision permitting them to not proceed with complaints that are frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith, an abuse of process or
Cross-Border Internet Practice
Yesterday an important decision was rendered by the Ontario Superior Court on the cross-border internet practice of professions. In College of Optometrists of Ontario v.
A Nice Summary
Courts sometimes provide a summary of the law that is so concise and clear that they are of enormous assistance to regulators. In The Law
Is Providing One’s Views Different from Giving Advice?
In Law Society of British Columbia v Sprague, 2017 BCSC 2025 the regulator sought an injunction against Mr. Sprague for practising law. Mr. Sprague argued
Suing a Regulator for an Interim Suspension
Can a regulator be liable for damages for imposing an interim suspension in good faith where the concerns/allegations are later withdrawn? In Gillis v Law
Can a Party Ferret Out Dissenters?
Can a party insist that individual panel members tell the party that they agree with the panel’s decision? That issue arose in Aylward v. Law
Disclosure During Investigations
It is common for practitioners under investigation to seek full particulars and disclosure before providing their response. It is also common for investigators to not
Interim Order Stayed
Courts tend to be quite deferential to regulators when reviewing interim orders made to protect the public pending discipline. However, such an order was set