May 28, 2020
With civil trials backlogged, court turns to summary judgment motion
While Ontario courts continue to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the judiciary faces a growing backlog of civil trials. Given this backlog, courts may be more open to hearing summary judgment motions or other dispositive motions in ongoing actions.
May 11, 2020
Remote Hearings are Here to Stay
In two recent endorsements, the Superior Court of Justice sent a clear message to litigators to embrace technology as part of the civil justice system’s new normal.