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Paralegal motion for expanded practice withdrawn

Paralegal motion for expanded practice withdrawn

A motion asking the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) to create a task force to research broadened practice areas for paralegals has been withdrawn, says Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa.…

Another step forward for paralegals

Another step forward for paralegals

A recent Law Society of Upper Canada move to increase the number of paralegal benchers at Convocation to five from two is an important step forward, Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa…

Education needed if paralegal practice expands

Education needed if paralegal practice expands

An expanded scope of practice for paralegals can only be achieved with a complete revamp of the educational standard set for those in the profession, says Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa.…

Amendments allow paralegals to join law associations

Amendments allow paralegals to join law associations

Two Ontario law associations recently extended membership access to paralegals in precedent-setting moves that should set a standard for similar organizations across the province, says Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa.…

Equal rights for paralegals endorsed in AG’s report

Equal rights for paralegals endorsed in AG’s report

The office of the Attorney General of Ontario took a step toward restoring respect across the paralegal profession Thursday after releasing a report that recommends updates to out-of-date legislation, says…

New hearing date for paralegal decision to be set Nov. 19

New hearing date for paralegal decision to be set Nov. 19

An application to overturn a Justice of the Peace’s decision banning paralegals from sitting past the bar was adjourned to Nov. 19 to set a new date for the hearing…

Paralegals hold successful event to discuss contents of report

Paralegals hold successful event to discuss contents of report

The general consensus between the Paralegal Society of Ontario (PSO) and the Licensed Paralegals Association (LPA) is “there’s a need for major changes within the scope of the paralegal practice,” says…

Decision for paralegals adjourned until Oct. 26

Decision for paralegals adjourned until Oct. 26

Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa’s application to overturn a Justice of the Peace’s decision banning paralegals from sitting past the bar will be heard in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Paralegal wants respect, will make case Oct. 1

Paralegal wants respect, will make case Oct. 1

Toronto paralegal Marian Lippa wants to be treated with the same respect afforded to lawyers in the province of Ontario. Lippa, of Lippa Legal Services in Toronto, will make her…

Injustice still prevails for paralegals, says Lippa

Injustice still prevails for paralegals, says Lippa

Numerous signs prohibiting paralegals from sitting past the bar and being called before lawyers in the College Park courtrooms have recently been posted in plain view of the public, says…

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