CPSO Consults Public on Updates to Four Key Policies The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is currently… Read More →
Expert Evidence
Recent Decision from CPSO Discipline Committee Offers Rare Example of Rejection of Joint Submission on Penalty
A recent decision from the Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons (“Committee”) is a rare and, at… Read More →
Courts Wary of “Ghostwritten” Expert Reports
In recent years, there have been a number of court decisions dealing with the role of an expert in litigation.… Read More →
Summary Judgment Motion Inappropriate Forum to Challenge Expert’s Qualifications: Muralla v. Qazi 2017 ONSC 2339
In a dental malpractice claim, the defence moved for summary judgment after the Defendant’s (the dentist) examination for discovery had… Read More →
Lonny Participates in Advocates’ Society’s Learning-by-doing Program
Lonny was a Skills Instructor at The Advocates’ Society’s recent Learning-by-doing program on Examining and Cross-Examining Experts. Lonny coached participating… Read More →
Health Professionals Must Exercise Caution When Participating Personally in Legal Proceedings
The decision of JK v. BJH 2016 CanLII 85163 (ON HPARB) reminds health professionals to be very careful when preparing affidavits for use… Read More →