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May 31, 2024
From small school to big city: UNB Law alumni forge strong network in Canada's biggest legal market
May 31, 2024
Federal Court certifies class action against Canadian Armed Forces for systemic negligence
May 31, 2024
Alberta court refuses psychiatrist's plea to stay disciplinary proceedings pending judicial review
May 31, 2024
BC Supreme Court denies injunction against cap on disbursements in motor vehicle injury cases
May 31, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to mobility order in family law case
May 31, 2024
Ontario Superior Court overturns arbitrator's ruling, orders insurers to share liability equally
May 31, 2024
Ontario Teachers' sustainable investing head welcomes anti-ESG views
May 31, 2024
US judge orders DLA Piper to release internal records in pregnancy discrimination case
May 31, 2024
World Intellectual Property Organization approves landmark treaty on IP and genetic resources
May 31, 2024
Report reveals inefficiencies in London magistrates' courts
May 31, 2024
SCC clarifies how parties can contract out of statutorily implied condition
May 30, 2024
Law firm marketing: the basics your law firm needs to know
May 30, 2024
In third-party election ad spending case, SCC will determine how broadly to interpret right to vote
May 30, 2024
Billion-dollar deals, including Brookfield's $9 billion bid for France's Neoen, top this week's list
May 30, 2024
BC court affirms privacy commissioner's authority over federal political parties' data collection
May 30, 2024
BC Supreme Court awards damages to plaintiff for long-term injuries from a car accident
May 30, 2024
Ontario Superior Court denies financial disclosure pending decision on separation agreement
May 30, 2024
Ontario Superior Court dismisses medical malpractice claim after nine years of litigation
May 30, 2024
NB Court of King's Bench rejects son's challenge to father's last will
May 30, 2024
US law firm admits to filing fraudulent claims in Visa and Mastercard settlement case
May 30, 2024
UK's Legal Services Board issues new guidance to improve complaint handling by law firms
May 30, 2024
American Bar Association endorses new pathways to attorney licensing beyond traditional bar exam
May 30, 2024
EU approves directive on corporate sustainability due diligence
May 30, 2024
What does a fashion lawyer do?
May 30, 2024
How to ace on-campus interviews
May 29, 2024
Amy Nixon: drawing on legal and athletic excellence at Mount Royal University
May 29, 2024
What makes for a good litigation lawyer?
May 28, 2024
Solos and smalls excel in finding new business, but lag in turning it into billables: Clio report
May 28, 2024
King's counsel lawyer resigns after sending 'disturbing,' 'misogynistic' email
May 28, 2024
Jennifer Biernaskie of McLennan Ross on her career, firm, and advice to young lawyers
May 28, 2024
BC Law Society seeks court order to ban Ontario lawyer for licensing violations
May 28, 2024
New justice complex in Montreal to house four federal courts by 2027
May 28, 2024
Anthony Morgan appointed as new full-time member of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
May 28, 2024
Ontario Superior Court rules residual gift clause in last will unconditional
May 28, 2024
BC Supreme Court dismisses class action in Tim Hortons 'no-hire' clause case
May 28, 2024
European Union officially approves landmark AI legislation
May 28, 2024
UK judge predicts artificial intelligence will transform role of expert witnesses
May 28, 2024
Baker McKenzie withdraws lawsuit against Internal Revenue Service
May 27, 2024
Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 27, 2024 update
May 27, 2024
Dickinson Wright and Thomson Rogers act in $20-million commercial case
May 27, 2024
Advocating for tomorrow's Canadians: Meet 2024's Top Immigration Law Boutiques
May 27, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal sets hearings for pharmaceutical trademark cases
May 24, 2024
BC Court of Appeal overturns ruling requiring disclosure of privileged information on birth alerts
May 24, 2024
Poilievre's plan to trample Charter rights won't stop at tough-on-crime measures
May 24, 2024
Ontario Superior Court finds Ottawa negligent in response to Uber's entry, damaging taxi industry
May 24, 2024
BC Supreme Court upholds drivers' liability in car crash injuring cyclist
May 24, 2024
Ontario Superior Court orders child's return from Alberta in custody dispute
May 24, 2024
Alberta court rules expert evidence inadmissible following settlement in medical negligence case
May 24, 2024
New metric developed to assess socioeconomic challenges of US law school applicants
May 24, 2024
American Bar Association to examine accreditation standards for online law schools
May 24, 2024
International law firm to fund neurodiversity assessments and support for employees
May 24, 2024
SCC confirms accused's 'twin myth' evidence inadmissible in sexual assault case
May 23, 2024
How to start a law firm: your essential guide
May 23, 2024
Canadian Law Awards 2024: Event Highlights
May 23, 2024
Hamilton law community members shine outside the courtroom in theatre production 'The Sting'
May 23, 2024
Get to know the best corporate boutique law firms in Canada
May 23, 2024
Blakes, Fasken, Torys assist iconic seafood chain Red Lobster’s file for bankruptcy
May 23, 2024
Alberta court refuses to stay bankruptcy proceedings in favour of family law proceedings
May 23, 2024
Insurer not obligated to defend in construction dispute: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
May 23, 2024
Ontario Superior Court upholds cautions issued to doctor over COVID-19 social media posts
May 23, 2024
BC Supreme Court denies double costs to defendant in PI case following failed settlement offer
May 23, 2024
NS Supreme Court rules against life interest in insolvent estate
May 23, 2024
US law firm Locke Lord to pay settlement over ex-client's alleged fraud
May 23, 2024
WarnerMedia seeks to disqualify law firm over alleged ethical breaches in mass arbitration campaign
May 23, 2024
New security law raises concerns amid decline in Hong Kong business sentiment
May 23, 2024
Perkins Coie opens London office to establish new tech-focused corporate practice
May 23, 2024
Corporate Legal Operations Consortium concludes 2024 Global Institute
May 22, 2024
Amicus Attorney review
May 22, 2024
New CRA audit powers proposed in federal budget raise uncertainty, say Davies tax lawyers
May 22, 2024
Le Huong Truong's on her recent promotion to chief legal officer at Vena Solutions
May 22, 2024
Expert strategies unveiled: Tackling E.R. negligence in medical malpractice
May 21, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions in the AI space need unique due diligence considerations: Dentons lawyers
May 21, 2024
Michael Ezri appointed to Tax Court of Canada
May 21, 2024
Advocates urge Senate to pass environmental racism legislation before summer recess
May 21, 2024
Justice Lise Maisonneuve appointed to lead Future of Sport in Canada Commission
May 21, 2024
Handwritten note revokes will amendment, revives original will: BC Supreme Court
May 21, 2024
Ontario Superior Court approves settlement in class action against Norton software
May 21, 2024
American Bar Association issues ethics guidance on lawyers' use of listservs for pending matters
May 21, 2024
Canada joins international partners in addressing cyber security threats to civil society
May 21, 2024
US study finds largest law school scholarships awarded to white students
May 21, 2024
Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 21, 2024 update
May 21, 2024
Emerging legaltech advances are revolutionizing the practice of law
May 20, 2024
Bennett Jones appears in seven commercial list cases this past week
May 20, 2024
SCC hearings tackle Charter rights to vote and to trial within reasonable time
May 17, 2024
SCC confirms manslaughter convictions in case about proper jury instructions on causation
May 17, 2024
Law firm associate attrition continues to decline, NALP Foundation study shows
May 16, 2024
How systemizing law firm work allocation enhances diversity efforts and overcomes affinity bias
May 16, 2024
Navigating the AI revolution: LegalTech Summit in Toronto explores the future of law
May 16, 2024
Dentons advises Saturn on $600 million acquisition of Saskatchewan oil assets
May 16, 2024
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds anesthesiologist’s liability in severe birth complications case
May 16, 2024
BC Supreme Court assigns liability in rear-end vehicle collision at Surrey intersection
May 16, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal upholds spousal support waiver based on completed property transfers
May 16, 2024
Federal Court overturns decision to expunge trademark registration due to new evidence of use
May 16, 2024
Petition to remove estate executor does not amount to ‘reprehensible conduct:’ BC Supreme Court
May 16, 2024
Law firms see increased demand and profits in early 2024, reports show
May 16, 2024
Law Society in the UK proposes online tool and reforms to future-proof civil justice system
May 16, 2024
US federal judges boycott Columbia University graduates over handling of campus protests
May 16, 2024
Skadden welcomes Adam Cohen, Mark Chorazak as co-heads of financial institutions regulatory group
May 16, 2024
The legal stakes of inadequate clinical documentation
May 15, 2024
MCF Energy’s Jay Park on the importance of ‘The Petroleum Regime’
May 15, 2024
Canada’s Best Personal Injury Law Firms | Boutique Personal Injury
May 15, 2024
Top 20 personal injury law firms for 2024 revealed by Canadian Lawyer
May 14, 2024
Law firms all talk, little action on strategic planning, finds firm leader survey
May 14, 2024
Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground
May 14, 2024
Artificial intelligence and genAI tools have only just begun transforming the legal profession
May 14, 2024
BC Supreme Court rules vehicle owner and driver liable for 2011 Chilliwack collision
May 14, 2024
Courts in Canada lack tools to fight predatory marriage
May 14, 2024
Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench welcomes new judge Michael Tomka
May 14, 2024
How artificial intelligence helps and hinders online infringement
May 14, 2024
Catherine Dagenais appointed to the Superior Court of Quebec
May 14, 2024
Michael Battista and Catharine Moore appointed to the Federal Court
May 14, 2024
Proposed settlement reached in Nunavut School Abuse class action lawsuit
May 14, 2024
Who are the profession's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers?
May 14, 2024
M&A specialist Jim Langston joins Paul, Weiss Team in New York
May 14, 2024
U.S. law firm Sidley Austin announces closure of Shanghai office
May 14, 2024
Life sciences patent litigation team joins Mintz
May 14, 2024
Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground
May 13, 2024
Fifth annual Canadian Law Awards honours groundbreaking litigation and innovative firm initiatives
May 13, 2024
Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 13, 2024 update
May 13, 2024
Blaney McMurtry appears in four commercial list suits this past week
May 13, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal sets hearings for patent, copyright, employment cases
May 13, 2024
A huge thank you to our Advisory Panel for dedicating time to judge the 2024 Canadian Law Awards
May 13, 2024
Political engagement is the new frontier for corporate fiduciary duties
May 12, 2024
Federation of Law Societies raises concerns over BC’s Legal Professions Act
May 12, 2024
Federal Court rules in favour of US not-for-profit in trademark infringement case
May 12, 2024
BC Supreme Court upholds solicitor-client privilege in medical negligence case
May 12, 2024
Ontario Superior Court rejects request for the production of class counsel’s dockets
May 12, 2024
BC Supreme Court rules for equal asset division in Port Alberni property dispute
May 12, 2024
UK’s Legal Aid Agency extends criminal legal aid contracts for enhanced stability
May 12, 2024
Clifford Chance recruits partners from Shearman & Sterling, White & Case as it expands US presence
May 12, 2024
England and Wales offers free counselling for jurors impacted by distressing trials
May 10, 2024
Compensation for land’s expropriation cannot ignore land-use restrictions from watershed zoning: SCC
May 10, 2024
Study shows dual chief legal officer and corporate secretary roles reduce legal risks for companies
May 10, 2024
2024 Canadian Law Awards winners announced
May 09, 2024
Legal AI innovations: How LEAP is reshaping legal research and practice management
May 09, 2024
Budget shows pressure continues to mount on financial crime in Canada: Gowlings' Alana Scotchmer
May 09, 2024
Sophie Matte appointed as associate judge of the Tax Court of Canada
May 09, 2024
NS court allows renewal of expired personal injury claim after lawyer cites pandemic challenges
May 09, 2024
BC Court of Appeal reverses order for child's return to Brazil in Hague Convention dispute
May 09, 2024
Ontario Superior Court permits real estate brokerage firm to continue lawsuit over unpaid commission
May 09, 2024
BC Court of Appeal rules deceased mother was incompetent to gift sentimental ring
May 09, 2024
UK Solicitors Regulation Authority warns law firms against 'mis-selling' claims practices
May 09, 2024
California Bar Exam pass rate climbs despite challenging conditions at the testing site
May 09, 2024
Report reveals top US law schools for public interest and government jobs
May 09, 2024
European Commission initiates formal proceedings against Meta over Digital Services Act compliance
May 09, 2024
Finding a job as a lawyer: tips for articling students and new lawyers
May 08, 2024
Legal profession approaching genAI with hesitancy, but also excitement: Thomson Reuters report
May 08, 2024
Stéphanie Paquette, the CRTC's Quebec Regional Commissioner, on building a long-term framework
May 08, 2024
Top 10 law office organization tips
May 07, 2024
Manitoba Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen on going digital and what informs her judicial philosophy
May 07, 2024
Manitoba Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen on going digital and what informs her judicial philosophy
May 07, 2024
The search is on for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
May 07, 2024
Law Society of Manitoba issues guidelines to help lawyers navigate generative AI in practice
May 07, 2024
National Council for Reconciliation Act officially becomes law
May 07, 2024
Ontario Superior Court emphasizes estate trustee must account for trust property
May 07, 2024
Commissioner of Canada Elections imposes administrative monetary penalties for election violations
May 07, 2024
BC Court of Appeal rejects Ontario mutual fund's standing for class action in BC
May 07, 2024
Survey reveals nearly half of junior associates feel law school did not prepare them for firm life
May 07, 2024
IBA says Meta and Ray-Ban's AI-powered smart glasses spark privacy and legal concerns
May 07, 2024
US law firms Quinn Emanuel and Morgan Lewis expand into Saudi Arabia amid regulatory changes
May 07, 2024
Feds propose new foreign influence registry, CSIS warrant powers in foreign interference bill
May 06, 2024
BC's Bill 21 aids access to justice, sacrifices independence of legal profession, say lawyers
May 06, 2024
Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 6, 2024 update
May 06, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal sets hearings for tariff, employment insurance cases
May 06, 2024
Miller Thomson appears in eight commercial list suits this past week
May 03, 2024
SCC orders retrial for man not informed of his right to French language trial
May 03, 2024
BC Supreme Court declines to stay Sixties Scoop class action against province
May 03, 2024
BC Court of Appeal holds RCMP communications center partly liable for traffic accident
May 03, 2024
Corporate directors take solace from Moelis
May 03, 2024
BC Court of Appeal upholds monthly spousal support for ex-RCMP officer despite claims of hardship
May 03, 2024
Ontario Court of Appeal restores owner's right to repurchase property after initial buyback fails
May 03, 2024
Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses malpractice suit over child who was assaulted after doctor visit
May 03, 2024
IBA: UK's plans to become AI hub could present opportunities for law firms
May 03, 2024
Lawsuit accuses US law firm of wiring over a million dollars to scammers in email hack
May 03, 2024
Global law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling complete merger
May 03, 2024
McCarthy Tetrault, Bennett Jones assist Silvercorp’s acquisition of Ecuador-focused mining firm
May 02, 2024
Audrey Gibeault, head of Lavery's tax practice, on how 2024 budget will impact Quebec estates law
May 02, 2024
Alberta court clarifies rules for holographic will with handwritten and typed sections
May 02, 2024
Ontario Superior Court refuses to dismiss medical negligence case under frivolous litigation rule
May 02, 2024
BC Supreme Court includes two corporations in family law dispute over financial disclosure
May 02, 2024
Federal Court denies permanent residency to start-up business class applicants
May 02, 2024
BC Court of Appeal rejects liability waiver in mountaineering accident
May 02, 2024
Dentons US and Boies Schiller face lawsuit over Senegal power plant contract
May 02, 2024
US Senate passes bill to make temporary federal judge seats permanent
May 02, 2024
American Bar Association unveils new resource center for model business corporation act
May 02, 2024
US State Department highlights human rights concerns globally in 2023 country reports
May 01, 2024
BlueCat Network's GC Alex Ghita on managing local compliance in a global organization