On December 2, 2024, The Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz (Chief Justice, Superior Court of Justice) issued a notice regarding upcoming changes to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Directions for Family Proceedings at the Superior Court of Justice.

Click here to read the Notice to the Public and Profession.

These updates will come into effect on January 3, 2025.

Check out our latest issue of Peel Briefs!

PLA Members should check their emails for a link to our latest issue of Peel Briefs.

Members can also access Peel Briefs in the Members' Corner here.

NOTE: Peel Briefs is a publication by the Peel Law Association that is only made available to current PLA members.

Information provided on Emond's website:

Criminal Appeals, 2nd Edition is an essential guide to the strategic and procedural process of criminal appeals at all levels of court in Canada.

The handbook combines statutory framework with practical resources and advocacy advice. Chapters explore the types of criminal appeals, the procedural steps involved, written and oral argument, and the fresh evidence rule. Practical advice on appeals procedure, concrete guidance on drafting appeal factums, oral argument strategies, and model appeal factums and motions of appeal are also included in order to effectively guide readers through an appeal from start to finish.

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.

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/NCA candidates.

Information provided on Thomson Reuter's website:

This unique collection of informative articles not only shows you how to successfully negotiate these complex terms, but how to use them to your advantage. Topics include:

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.

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/NCA candidates.

The PLA Library has just added several new resources to our print collection!

Some resources include CPD material from Ontario Bar Association programs.

Check out our New Books page for a full list of books added to the PLA Library collection this year. Recent additions are marked with NEW at the beginning of the title.

PLA Members can borrow up to 3 books at a time, each for a 7 day period for use outside of the PLA facilities.

NOTE: Looseleaf items are reference resources and are only available for use in the PLA Library.

A new posting has been added to our Will Notices page.

If you have any information regarding any postings listed, please contact the person indicated.

Looking for a Will?

You can check out the Law Society of Ontario website to learn more about Locating wills and documents.

You can also complete our will posting form linked on our Will Notice page to have your notice posted on our website.

Information provided on Emond's website:

Evidence and Investigation, 3rd Edition is an up-to-date guide to the technical and practical aspects of effectively managing evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom. Our authors draw on their decades of experience in criminal investigations, forensic science, and digital evidence to provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of evidence, crime scene management, and the latest research in forensics.  

Part I introduces readers to Canadian criminal evidence law, covering the different classes of evidence and the legal considerations governing admissibility, as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in crime scene investigation and management. Part II provides a detailed examination of forensic science, including specific types of evidence: biological, chemical, and digital while emphasizing the importance of Charter -compliancy, continuity, and accuracy during evidence collection. Part III addresses the role of evidence in the courtroom, focusing on the Crown’s legal duties, law enforcement testimony, as well as protocols for avoiding factors that often contribute to errors during an investigation.

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.

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/NCA candidates.

A new opportunity has been posted to our Jobsite page.

Have a Job Opportunity Available?

Complete our Jobsite posting form linked on our Jobsite page to have it posted on our website. This service is provided for free to current PLA members.

Information provided on LexisNexis' website:

Canadian businesses, organizations and governments are not immune from the pressures of domestic and international bribery and corruption of public officials. As Canadian businesses continue to expand their corporate presence overseas, governmental statutes and regulations have established more anti-corruption rules against the bribery of foreign public officials by Canadian companies and their directors and officers. Until Canadian Anti-Corruption Law and Compliance, there was no book focused exclusively on anti-corruption laws in Canada. This unique book has been edited and expanded to deal with domestic corruption of public officials, given the rise in media, social, and legal awareness of increased domestic bribery and corruption activity in Canada.

This book will help corporate compliance officers, in-house counsel, procurement officials, lawyers, law enforcement officials, government policy makers, and in-house counsel understand the scope and gravity of these laws. Non-compliance may result in police investigations, prosecution, high legal costs, hefty fines and even imprisonment. Civil liability for related failure to ensure a sufficient compliance program to prevent bribery, corruption and fraud is also growing in Canada.

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.

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/NCA candidates.

The PLA Library has added the following new looseleaf titles to our collection:

We have also updated the following titles:

Check out our New Books page for a full list of books added to the PLA Library collection this year. Recent additions are marked with NEW at the beginning of the title.

PLA Members can borrow up to 3 books at a time, each for a 7 day period for use outside of the PLA facilities.

NOTE: Looseleaf items are reference resources and are only available for use in the PLA Library.