Three lawyers from Prince Edward Island — Karen A. Rose, Gary S. Scales, and Paul M. Kiley — have been bestowed with the King’s Counsel designation. Deputy Premier, Minister of …
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‘Recognition of extraordinary dedication’: B.C. grants King’s Counsel designation to 26 lawyers
In British Columbia, 26 lawyers have been honored with the prestigious King’s counsel (KC) designation, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the legal profession. This distinguished title, a mark of excellence …
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Toronto Lawyers Association reports decline in civility in legal profession that has accelerated post-pandemic
The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) has raised concerns about a perceived decline in civility and professionalism within the legal profession, a trend that seems to have accelerated in the aftermath …
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B.C. lawyer disbarred after sexually assaulting a prospective client who sought legal advice
A Nanaimo, B.C.-based lawyer has been disbarred following a recent ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal. The lawyer, MS, was disbarred for professional misconduct related to the …
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Canadian law firms urge law schools to address reports of anti-Semitic incidents on campuses
In a collective response to growing concerns about unacceptable conduct on university campuses, more than 80 Canadian law firms have taken a significant step. These firms have sent a letter …
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ELAO’s Thirst for Knowledge conference and gala draws hundreds – sessions now available for on-demand viewing
The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) recently hosted its annual Thirst for Knowledge (TFK) conference and gala in Toronto. “This year, the ELAO expanded the decades-old meeting of empl… …
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British Columbia has appointed three new Provincial Court judges and one judicial justice, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The newly appointed judges, Tyleen Underwood, Mark Erina, and Daniel Loucks, bring a …
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Alberta court approves $7 million USD settlement in class action over deferred compensation for former Apache workers
A settlement has been approved in a class action lawsuit against Apache Corporation and Paramount Resources Ltd., on behalf of a subset of former employees of Apache Canada Ltd. The …
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Martin Denyes has been named the new firm managing partner of Fasken. For the past 13 years, Denyes has served as managing partner of the firm’s Ontario Region, with responsibility …
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Barry Fisher takes sole ownership of Wrongful Dismissal Database, previously managed by Thomson Reuters
Barry B. Fisher, an Ontario-based labour and employment lawyer and mediator, has taken sole ownership of the Wrongful Dismissal Database (WDD). The database, which was launched in 2007, was previously …