Four legal positions have made the list of hottest jobs for 2024, according to new data from Robert Half. It listed law clerk; legal administrator; legal assistant; and lawyers with …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice David Isbester to the Ontario Court of Justice, with the new role set to take effect on October 12, 2023. Justice …
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Law Society of British Columbia offers new mental health, well-being resources for legal professionals
Improving legal professionals’ mental health is a key priority for the Law Society. The Law Society recognizes that lawyers are human beings, each with a unique set of personal and …
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‘Locker room talk’ about member of judiciary leads to $7,500 fine for B.C. lawyer
A family law attorney has been fined $7,500 by the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) for making discourteous and offensive statements about a member of the judiciary. The lawyer, …
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Most Canadians uncomfortable with lawyers, notaries using AI to deliver services: Dye & Durham survey
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept for Canadians; a significant 87% say they have tried Generative AI tools like ChatGPT for either business or personal tasks. …
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Law Society of Ontario launches Women’s Resource Centre to support female legal professionals at all career stages
The Law Society of Ontario has inaugurated a new Women’s Resource Centre, an online platform aimed at supporting women in the legal profession at various career stages, whether in private …
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Effective today, September 28, Alonzo Wright and Mark Heerema, both seasoned attorneys from Halifax, have been appointed as judges to Nova Scotia’s provincial court. With these additions, the provincial court …
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Norm Keith, a partner, employment and labour lawyer at KPMG Law LLP, has been named the OHS Lawyer of the Year for 2023. The announcement was made on Sept. 21 …
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Rudner Law has been named Best Labour & Employment Boutique Law Firm. The firm, founded by Stuart Rudner, took home the top award at the 2023 Canadian HR Awards, held …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice Jeanine E. LeRoy as the new Associate Chief Justice — Coordinator of Justices of the Peace to the Ontario Court of …