MAY 14, 2021 – At the AGM of the Law Society of Ontario the members of the LSO passed the motion to revoke exemptions as to who may provide paralegal services in Ontario. The next step, the motion will be presented to convocation for their approval, or not. This is a major step forward for [...]

This motion is to eliminate the exemptions as to who may provide paralegal services in Ontario. There are no exemptions as to who may practice as a Lawyer. This will ensure that the public is protected in that whoever is providing legal services or practicing law is accountable and insured.

This decision clearly states that the courts are not setting government policy. Secondly, the requirement of tenants to pay rent has always been there, and to complain that you must now pay your rent is totally unreasonable. Finally, the majority of landlords would’ve and still will work with their tenants to accommodate each other as [...]

During these difficult times please know that we are open for business as usual and we are taking every step possible to ensure that your matter is moved forward in a timely fashion. However, we are restricted by temporary court and tribunal disruptions. We will advise our clients as soon as more information is available. [...]

The Landlord and Tenant Board supported Moak Law and enforced the Law Society Act at a recent hearing in Kingston Ontario. This decision, EAL-80406-19, clearly states that only the owner or someone authorized under the Law Society Act may select,draft, or complete, any document used in an application to the Landlord and Tenant board, regardless [...]

Cornwall Ontario – For Cornwall, Kingston, and now Ottawa Paralegal James Moak it’s been an interesting fight to see unauthorized practice by unlicensed people appearing before the Landlord & Tenant board of Ontario and other courts. He was recently featured in the LAW TIMES twice (HERE & HERE)  The weekly news bible reviewed his battle that stems from the case LSUC [...]

Legal Decisions Defines Licensed Legal Professional in Ontario – Paralegal’s See Victory in Court Case As published on CFN. CFN –  I’ve always been told that the law is a living thing and that by cases heard by learned judges case law develops into accepted practice. . As our court systems become more and more bogged [...]