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The Advocates’ Society strongly condemns the recent calls for Justice Anne Molloy of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to apologize for comments she made about Toronto police officers in the context of a 2024 criminal trial. Read our statement: buff.ly/PqloB2R
Have watched Bad Bunny’s “Nuevayol” music video so much this week that YouTube is now giving me ads in Spanish, which I do not speak.
Where I come from, we just call this winter.
Been waiting about 30 years (since undergrad) for “hegemony” to enter the collective vocabulary.
Reconnect with your Class Actions community!
Join us for an evening of networking on November 26, hosted by the Class Actions Practice Group. This annual reception is the perfect chance to connect with colleagues, meet new faces, and exchange ideas in a relaxed, collegial setting.
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What are the next steps in overhauling Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure? On Nov. 24 @ 10-12 ET, TAS & the OBA are offering a free virtual session to provide you with an update & answer your questions. Register now: buff.ly/OUMUAuw
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TAS Members: The October 2025 edition of Advocates in Action is now online! This monthly newsletter keeps our members informed and engaged with TAS's important advocacy work throughout the year. #ByAdvocates4Advocates
Read it here: buff.ly/Poaz8iD
Cover of Advocacy Matters Fall 2025 shows a haunted house under a full moon and cloudy sky with bats flying around. Text reads 'Read the latest issue of Advocacy Matters.
👻 BOO! The Fall issue of Advocacy Matters is here — and it's all treats, no tricks!
Our new Editorial Team of mid-career advocates is proud to share their first edition, filled with engaging articles & practical tips for all advocates.
📖 Read the spooktacular new issue here: buff.ly/L2xEwGX
We are Chambers ranked!
Thank you for this recognition and congratulations to Eric Dolden.
The Mid-Career Advocates' Fall Social returns on October 22!
Hosted by MASC, this casual event is the best way to catch up with colleagues and connect 🥂✨
Bonus: Say ‘hi!’ to some of our Big Chill Chairs and get a sneak peek at what’s to come at this exciting conference! ❄️
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🏆 Call for Nominations: The John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy
The Advocates’ Society is now accepting nominations for the John P. Nelligan Award, honouring the legacy of the late John P. Nelligan, Q.C., LSM.
Submit your nomination here: buff.ly/kgYVyWF
Deadline: November 11, 2025
“250 million bees are now loose.” A tractor-trailer carrying 70,000 pounds of pollinator hives rolled over on a country road in Washington State on Friday, releasing an eye-popping number of honeybees, the authorities said.
Oops, we’re doing it again. Our first TLA PI / Insurance Meet-Up was such a huge success, we had to exploit the law of inertia. Still free, but now at The Pilot.
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Oops, we’re doing it again. Our first TLA PI / Insurance Meet-Up was such a huge success, we had to exploit the law of inertia. Still free, but now at The Pilot.
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Enjoy!
The appeal of dad’s decision on whether you can have Belgian waffles again this week lies with mom.
Yes, I know it is said to be over 4,000 years old, in oral form.
Canadian Stage’s performance of The Mahabharata: Part 2 is the best play I’ve seen in years. When it gets to your city (including Ottawa), go see it. Incredible that a story that is almost 2,500 years old can be so timely.
Are you wondering where to vote or how you can vote in advance? Get all the details for YOUR riding here. Just type your postal code in the purple box at this link, and get all the info specific to your area. #cdnpoli www.elections.ca/home.aspx
Yes, the axiomatic thing about the rule of law is: you can’t just abandon it the moment it becomes inconvenient or unprofitable to support it. That’s kind of the whole point.
Pleased to say that our inaugural free PI/Insurance meet up is at capacity / “sold out”. Please stay tuned over the next few months for word of our second meet up, likely in the summer.
This video was 45 minutes well spent. The only downside was that I was hungry by the end (well before the end).
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This was a terribly drafted “tweet” (what do we call these) by a man trying to cook dinner and check-in online for a flight, too. Pugliese came out last year while I was on a beach with spotty wifi. Hopefully nothing I need to read immediately comes out this year!
If you practice insurance or personal injury law in Toronto, we’d love to see you at this free meet up. With our practices having become increasingly virtual and isolating, events like these are now more important than ever. www.linkedin.com/posts/oneal-...
If you practice insurance or personal injury law in Toronto, we’d love to see you at this free meet up. With our practices having become increasingly virtual and isolating, events like these are now more important than ever. www.linkedin.com/posts/oneal-...
Just reread the paragraph and it is not a typo! A true Christmas miracle!
