The pandemic brought Ontario Courts to a screeching halt – accepting nothing but emergency cases. Russell Alexander invites lawyers to weigh the pros and cons of an electronic, paperless justice system. Richard Harris and Brian Walters share their experiences in the United States where paperless files are not only the norm, they’re mandatory. Lynn Kirwin expresses her frustration with the ‘archaic system’ currently in place.
Show Notes
CJ Morawetz Notice to the Professionals Regarding Virtual Court Expansion March 27, 2020
Ontario Courts to Paperless? COVID-19 Could Drive Digital Change – Part One
Ontario Courts to Paperless? COVID-19 Could Drive Digital Change – Part Two
Ontario Courts to Paperless? COVID-19 Could Drive Digital Change – Part Three
Ontario Courts to Paperless? COVID-19 Could Drive Digital Change – Part Four
Court cases:
COVID-19: First Emergency Child Access Case Decision from the SCJ
COVID-19: SECOND Emergency Child Access Case Decision from the SCJ
COVID-19: MORE Rulings on Emergency Cases
Podcasts:
Family Law Now | Ep. 22: Covid-19, Divorce, and Remote Collaborative Practice Meetings
Family Law Now | Ep. 24: Child Access During Self-Isolation, Lockdowns and Quarantines
Resources:
COVID-19 and Divorce Information Centre
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