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About Heather Douglas

Heather Douglas is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa and holds a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School. She currently practices in civil litigation in Toronto and publishes her own blog on innovation in the law at https://heatherdouglaslaw.wordpress.com.

She can be reached at heatherdouglaslaw@gmail.com and @HeatherSDouglas.

Posts by Heather Douglas

Factors for Consideration in the Supreme Court of Appeal: Tort of Family Violence

Assessing Lawyers’ Accounts: Good Points to Remember

When Are Non-Competes Enforceable?

Dealing With a Breach of a Court Order

The Emergence of Brain-Computer Interfaces

Admissibility of Surreptitious Recordings in Court

The Importance of a Jury and the Need for Clear Reasons

No New Tort of Family Violence: Ontario Court of Appeal Rules

Recent Commentary on Summary Judgment Motions From the Ontario Court of Appeal

Indemnification Clauses and Recovery of Legal Costs

Robot Courts: Will It Be Accepted?

The Significance of the New Court Challenge to the Directive Around Sperm Donation in Canada

Opening and Closing Addresses – Key Points to Remember

The Creation of a Two Party System for Law Society of Ontario Benchers

Do Judges Read Wikipedia?

The Case for Reforming Scheduling in the Ontario Courts

Should Canada Implement a Flat-Rate Reimbursement Model for Surrogacy Arrangements: A Summary From the Text Surrogacy in Canada

Using AI to Address Court Delays and Adjudicate Claims

Social Host Liability: Establishing a Duty of Care

Can Discovery Evidence Be Used in a Criminal Case, More Guidance From R v JJ, 2022 SCC 28

Factors to Consider When Bringing Your Next Civil Motion

The Status of Court Filings in Ontario and What to Do About It

Commentary on the LSO Competence Task Force Report

The Litigator and Mental Health – a Must Read Article by Chief Justice Strathy of Ontario

Improving Access to Justice While Addressing Trauma

Helpful Tips for Preparing Motions in the Court

New Tort of Family Violence in Ontario

Should Law Firms Adopt a 4-Day Work Week?

Helpful Tips for Using CaseLines: Straight From the Court

What Law Applies to Cryptocurrency in Ontario?