Legal News

Fourteen Nova Scotia lawyers have received the King’s Counsel designation, the provincial government announced March 4, recognizing their contributions to the legal community after at least 15 years of practice …

An Ontario court ruling has restored a key protection for workers who file discrimination complaints — and employers and HR professionals should take note of what it means for the …

An Alberta court has dismissed an appeal by a self-represented litigant who sought to overturn the summary dismissal of his legal malpractice claim against a law firm he hired to …

Two Ontario lawyers have been suspended by the Law Society of Ontario for professional misconduct involving improper communications with represented parties, sharp practice and failures in supervision… Free Membership Required …

A Toronto-area lawyer has been granted permission to surrender his licence after admitting to professional misconduct spanning more than a decade, including allowing multiple client lawsuits to be dis… Free …

The Saskatchewan government has named 12 lawyers as King’s Counsel for 2025, recognizing their contributions to the legal profession and public service. The recipients include lawyers from private practice, government …

The Alberta Court of Appeal has declared unconstitutional a provincial law requiring lawyers to swear an oath of allegiance to the monarch, finding it violated the religious freedom of a …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has appointed Mary Anne Campbell as general counsel, effective January 2026. Campbell joins the WCB’s executive leadership team from the Nova Scotia Health …

Fourteen New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s counsel, an honorary designation reserved for lawyers with the highest integrity who have demonstrated outstanding practice and commitment to their profession and …

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dismissed an attempt by Diamond & Diamond Lawyers to strike or narrow a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a former lawyer who alleges …