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Upcoming PLA CPD - Tax Principles for Family Lawyers (March 28, 2024)

Posted by Peel Law Association on 25 January 2024

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This event is being held in-person only and will not be recorded

Registration closes at 12:00 PM on March 28, 2024.

Posted in:PLA CPDsNews and Updates  

Postponed to Next Week - Special Members' Meeting (January 31, 2024)

Posted by Peel Law Association on 24 January 2024

The Special Members' Meeting that was scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed. Please see below for the new date.
We apologize for any inconvenience and we look forward to seeing our members there.


The Board of the Peel Law Association is calling a
SPECIAL MEMBERS' MEETING on
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

Location: PLA Library

This meeting has been called to present the membership with proposed revisions to our By-Laws, in order that we may be in compliance with Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). Your attendance is important in shaping the future of the PLA.

Supporting documents will be shared before the meeting.

This meeting is open to all PLA members with 2024 memberships.

RSVPs are required to attend.

Please email PLA staff at library@plalawyers.ca to RSVP.


To renew your membership or to join the Association for the 2024 calendar year, click here to complete the 2024 PLA Membership form.

Once PLA staff receive your completed form, you will be sent an electronic invoice for payment.

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TODAY! Everything you ever wanted to know about Case Center (CaseLines) but were afraid to ask!

Posted by Peel Law Association on 23 January 2024

Registration closes at 12:00 PM TODAY

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Registration closes at 12:00 PM on January 23, 2024.

Posted in:PLA CPDsNews and Updates  

Upcoming PLA CPD - Family Law Section Meeting (February 6, 2024)

Posted by Peel Law Association on 22 January 2024

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This event is being held in-person only and will not be recorded

Registration closes at 12:00 PM on February 6, 2024.

Posted in:PLA CPDsNews and Updates  

Book Spotlight - Liquor and Cannabis Liability Law in Canada, 2nd Edition

Posted by Peel Law Association on 19 January 2024


Information provided on Thomson Reuters' website:

Covering all aspects of liability from the consumption of liquor and cannabis in commercial, employment, and social host settings, this work discusses leading cases and key legislation from across Canada. Also, it examines liability insurance coverage available against such risks.

Topics Covered

  • Duties related to the condition of licensed premises and activities on the premises
  • Obligations of commercial hosts to take reasonable steps to ensure patrons are not injured by other patrons
  • Whether a commercial host may be responsible for the conduct of patrons who have left the premises
  • Conduct of employees and the use of excessive force
  • Social host liability at private functions
  • The risks facing employers who provide alcohol to employees
  • Criminal, regulatory, and administrative matters
  • Liability issues arising from the legalization and consumption of cannabis
  • Insurance coverage - and exclusions - relating to liquor and cannabis liability


For more information about this resource, click here.


This item is available to PLA Members in good standing for sign-out. PLA Members can sign-out up to three items for overnight use for a seven day period. Overdue charges may be applicable to items that are not returned by their due date.

If you are interested in signing out resources from the library, submit a book request to PLA library staff!


Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the link for the Membership Form and Fees. You may also contact the PLA Library Staff by email, and they will be happy to assist you. It only takes moments to join, and the PLA Library Staff can process memberships on the spot. Once payment is received, you can take advantage of all your PLA Membership Benefits, including discounts on CPD programs and social events.

As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSO, articling students, and LPP candidates.

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