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Fort Frances council poised to attack freedom of information – but at what cost?
Legal Information Municipal Freedom of Information The recent direction by council of the Town of Fort Frances to craft a resolution...
Sep 16, 2023


Family of Victim Reacts to Further Delay in Coyle Sentencing
Statement on Behalf of a Client For immediate release: September 12, 2023 The following statement was made today by Douglas W. Judson,...
Sep 12, 2023


Victim's Family Requests Ministerial Investigation Following Coyle Sentencing
Statement on Behalf of a Client For immediate release: August 29, 2023 Lawyers for the family of Hermina Fletcher, a hospital patient...
Aug 29, 2023


Township of Alberton Found to Have Violated Open Meeting Rules
Case Summary Ombudsman Report Concerning the Township of Alberton, dated July 2023 In May 2022, lawyers with our office assisted a client...
Aug 2, 2023


We're Moving to New Offices!
Judson Howie Holdings Inc. has acquired the property at 600 Reid Avenue in Fort Frances, Ontario (formerly Green Funeral Home).
Jul 25, 2023


Douglas Judson Continues Term on TBRHSC Board
Announcement For immediate release: June 24, 2023 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Douglas W. Judson is continuing his term...
Jun 24, 2023


Jun 1, 2023


Supreme Court of Canada recognizes importance of counter-speech supporting trans people
Case Summary Hansman v. Neufeld, 2023 SCC 14 On May 19, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its much-anticipated decision in...
May 20, 2023


Law Society Election Tests the Legal Profession, and Our Political Resilience
Comment 2023 Bencher Election of the Law Society of Ontario It has been said of U.S. Republicans that every accusation is a confession....
Apr 24, 2023


Oppression Remedy Granted in Case of Forged Signature and Misappropriated COVID Relief Funds
Case Summary Mawakeesick v. Kaoma et al, 2022 ONSC 5470 On September 26, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its...
Apr 22, 2023


If Your Rental Place is Sold, You Don't Have to Sign a New Lease
Legal Information Residential Tenancies Recently our office has received reports of tenants in the Fort Frances area being pressured to...
Apr 20, 2023


FOLA Bail Reform Submission
In the News The Lawyer's Daily (February 1, 2023) On February 1, 2023, Douglas Judson wrote to the the Ontario Legislative Assembly's...
Feb 1, 2023


Tribunal Finds Lengthy, Vexatious Emails a Basis for Dismissal
Case Summary Markle v. York University, 2022 HRTO 1476 In a decision released on December 30, 2022, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario...
Jan 31, 2023


Court Strikes Down By-Law Banning Encampment as Unconstitutional
Case Summary The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown et al, 2023 ONSC 670 A court decision released last week states...
Jan 28, 2023


Judson Howie Welcomes Law Student Jeffrey Marchuk
Announcement For immediate release: January 9, 2023 Judson Howie LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey C. Marchuk will join the firm...
Jan 9, 2023


New Year, New Firm: Introducing Judson Howie LLP
Announcement For immediate release: January 1, 2023 Cheers to new beginnings. Effective January 1, 2023, the law practices of Peter A....
Dec 31, 2022


Crown Continues to Delay Justice for Family of Patient Killed by Nurse
Statement on Behalf of a Client For immediate release: November 29, 2022 In the Ontario Court of Justice today, the Crown Attorney and...
Nov 29, 2022


Victim’s Family Concerned by Delay in Coyle Sentencing
Statement on Behalf of a Client For immediate release: October 25, 2022 The following statement is made on behalf of Melvin Fletcher Jr....
Oct 25, 2022
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