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What are the limits on courtroom rudeness? Ruling offers mixed messages

Feb 2, 2015

Toronto lawyer Joseph Groia, the first lawyer convicted for incivility on the basis of submissions made in court on behalf of a client, is taking his long-standing legal battle to Ontario's top court.

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Sep 25, 2025

Lerners and 6 of its Lawyers Recognized by Chambers Canada

Lerners is grateful to acknowledge Chambers & Partners’ recognition of our firm and six of our legal professionals in Chambers Canada 2026, which was released on September 25, 2025.

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Sep 25, 2025

Lerners and 6 of its Lawyers Recognized by Chambers Canada

Lerners is grateful to acknowledge Chambers & Partners’ recognition of our firm and six of our legal professionals in Chambers Canada 2026, which was released on September 25, 2025.

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Sep 25, 2025

Lerners and 6 of its Lawyers Recognized by Chambers Canada

Lerners is grateful to acknowledge Chambers & Partners’ recognition of our firm and six of our legal professionals in Chambers Canada 2026, which was released on September 25, 2025.

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Debbie Boswell Receives Middlesex Law Association’s Rising Star Award

Lerners is proud to announce that Debbie Boswell of our London office has been honoured by the Middlesex Law Association (MLA) as a Rising Star for 2025. 

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Sep 17, 2025

Debbie Boswell Receives Middlesex Law Association’s Rising Star Award

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Sep 17, 2025

Debbie Boswell Receives Middlesex Law Association’s Rising Star Award

Lerners is proud to announce that Debbie Boswell of our London office has been honoured by the Middlesex Law Association (MLA) as a Rising Star for 2025. 

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Sep 17, 2025

William Simpson of Lerners LLP Appointed as Lawyer-in-Residence at Huron University

Lerners LLP is delighted to congratulate William (Bill) Simpson as he assumes the role of Huron University’s inaugural Lawyer-in-Residence. 

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Bill Simpson at Huron University
Sep 17, 2025

William Simpson of Lerners LLP Appointed as Lawyer-in-Residence at Huron University

Lerners LLP is delighted to congratulate William (Bill) Simpson as he assumes the role of Huron University’s inaugural Lawyer-in-Residence. 

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Bill Simpson at Huron University
Sep 17, 2025

William Simpson of Lerners LLP Appointed as Lawyer-in-Residence at Huron University

Lerners LLP is delighted to congratulate William (Bill) Simpson as he assumes the role of Huron University’s inaugural Lawyer-in-Residence. 

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Sep 4, 2025

85 Lerners Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in Canada™

The 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognize 83 of our lawyers, across 26 practice areas, as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Six of our lawyer received further recognition as "lawyer of the Year" in their area of law. Congratulations to our #LearnersLeaders on this well-deserved recognition!

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85 Lerners Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in Canada™

The 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognize 83 of our lawyers, across 26 practice areas, as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Six of our lawyer received further recognition as "lawyer of the Year" in their area of law. Congratulations to our #LearnersLeaders on this well-deserved recognition!

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Sep 4, 2025

85 Lerners Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Editions of Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in Canada™

The 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognize 83 of our lawyers, across 26 practice areas, as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Six of our lawyer received further recognition as "lawyer of the Year" in their area of law. Congratulations to our #LearnersLeaders on this well-deserved recognition!

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