By Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Morgan Manzer was acclaimed as Second Vice-President after the nomination process closed on April 12. He will assume the post and its responsibilities after the …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Legal News
Notice to the Professions: Important information about bencher election communications in Ontario
By Law Society of Ontario The Law Society of Ontario has been made aware of communications that are being sent from the email address [email protected] and that contain copyright notices …
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By Law Society of Alberta Over the past three weeks, the Law Society of Alberta has identified a surge in cyberattacks targeting our website and the Lawyer Portal. None of …
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By Law Society of British Columbia All offers of articling positions made in 2023 by law firms with offices in downtown Vancouver must remain open until 8 am on Friday, …
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By Law Society of British Columbia Vancouver lawyer Andrew Yat-Cheung Lau has been disbarred for professional misconduct for misappropriating more than $14,000 in client trust funds between March and November …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
OPG worker who told colleague to ‘play the Indian card’ awarded job back by arbitrator
An Ontario Power Generation (OPG) worker who told a colleague to “play the Indian card” and questioned why there isn’t a white history month has been awarded her job back …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former forestry executive loses fight for additional pension funds after termination
A former forestry executive in British Columbia has lost his fight for additional pension funds in the wake of his termination. BR was the president of Canfor Pulp Ltd. and …
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By Law Society of Ontario From now until 5 p.m. EDT on April 28, 2023, Ontario paralegals and lawyers can vote for the candidates of their choice through online and telephone voting systems. All Law …
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Berger Montague, a plaintiffs’ class action and commercial litigation law firm, is expanding internationally with the opening of an office in Toronto. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, with additional law offices …
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FeaturedRecommendedSpotlight Story
Lessons from Lisa LaFlamme, echoes from Julie Payette, and the perils of a toxic workplace
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm In recent years, we have seen various forms of toxic workplace allegations gain increasing attention as more individuals speak out about their experiences …