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Explore legal options when renovations go wrong

If a home contractor fails to finish a job or leaves behind shoddy workmanship, grab a camera and start recording the evidence, Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray tells ... Read more

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Paralegals an ideal option for landlord-tenant disputes

Tenants and landlords caught up in disputes should consider paralegal services to help find a resolution, Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray tells  AdvocateDaily.com . ... Read more

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Paralegals offer relief from the perils of self-representation

Unfamiliarity with the law and court processes can cost self-represented individuals dearly, Ottawa paralegal  Amri Murray tells  AdvocateDaily.com . Murray, ... Read more

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Paralegals provide invaluable guidance to self-reps

A string of cases before the Human Rights Tribunal that led to a man being deemed a “vexatious litigant” should serve as a warning to those who choose not to seek ... Read more

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Access to justice: the value of paralegals

By Amri Murray for AdvocateDaily.com When it comes to legal representation and advice, Ontarians have two options: hire a lawyer or enlist the services of a paralegal. ... Read more

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Murray takes leap of faith to help everyday people

Ottawa paralegal Amri Murray has always felt an affinity for the underdog. “I just want to help normal people who are struggling with everyday ... Read more

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Paralegal Cup mock trials showcase student skill, competency

The Paralegal Cup  showcases the skill and competency of paralegal students — and lawyers should take notice, says Toronto civil litigator Darryl Singer . ... Read more

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Lippa to chair criminal law program for paralegals

Toronto paralegal  Marian Lippa  will chair an upcoming Law Society of Upper Canada ‘Paralegal Practice Basics’ program, aimed at outlining strategies ... Read more

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Lippa's client avoids jail time, large fines

An Ontario judge acquitted a man of three driving-related offences that carried large fines and potential jail time under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory ... Read more

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Review to consider expanding family legal services a positive step

The announcement on Tuesday that Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General and the Law Society of Upper Canada are reviewing whether the delivery of family legal services ... Read more

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Paralegal students compete in annual moot competition

Top-tiered paralegal students from across Ontario provided "impressive" arguments as they competed in the recent Third Annual Paralegal Cup Intercollegiate Mooting ... Read more

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Chief justice's speech sends important message

Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa says that as access to justice becomes a growing problem, Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin has sent an important message ... Read more

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Washington model could be adopted in Ontario for paralegals

With access to justice an ongoing concern in Ontario, the province could learn from Washington State’s new option that offers family law legal support for those unable ... Read more

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Opposition mounting against AMPS

Opposition is ramping up against a government proposal aimed at reducing court costs by rolling out an online dispute system for provincial offences that Toronto paralegal ... Read more

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Lippa responds to bencher candidate comments on paralegals

Comments about paralegals made by some candidates running in the upcoming Law Society of Upper Canada bencher election are disrespectful and dismissive of the role these ... Read more

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AMPs will mean a watering down of the legal system

Ontario’s planned changes to the way provincial offences are prosecuted is an attack on the justice system and will mean that peoples’ rights will be violated because ... Read more

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Paralegals for Prostate 2014

Ontario paralegals have joined together with Prostate Cancer Canada to raise money and awareness by selling a limited edition "Paralegals for Prostate" armband and wearing ... Read more

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Lippa to judge Paralegal Cup event

Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa will be a member of the judging panel at Paralegal Cup 2014. The competition is Nov. 1 and 2 at the Humber College Lakeshore Campus, beginning ... Read more

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Lippa elected LSUC paralegal bencher

Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa has been elected to the Law Society of Upper Canada’s paralegal standing committee as one of five benchers. Ontario’s licensed paralegals elected ... Read more

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Decision on paralegal application "disappointing"

A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision that ruled paralegals are not entitled to sit before the bar and have their cases called on par with lawyers is disappointing ... Read more

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