In what circumstances have the LSUC suspended a member for sexually harassing a client?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Law Society of Upper Canada v. Neinstein, 2008 CanLII 48142 (ON SCDC):
In LSUC v. Venn (2003), the member received a one month suspension with conditions after being found guilty of sexually harassing four clients by making unwelcome sexually suggestive comments and/or advances and by engaging in unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature.
Finally, in LSUC v. Norris (2003), the member received a three month suspension after pleading guilty to committing an indecent act with intent thereby to offend a female person.
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