Two law firms have made the list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 — McMillan LLP and Dentons Canada LLP. This recognition, overseen by Mediacorp Inc., singles out exceptional …
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Toronto-based Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology firm, has unveiled a series of GenAI initiatives aimed at revolutionizing the legal field. The highlight of these initiatives is the introduction …
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Bennett Jones has announced a significant transition in its leadership. John M. Mercury has been elected as the new Executive Chair and Dominique T. Hussey will take on the role …
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced new regulations to raise the monetary limit for claims in the Provincial (Small Claims) Court. The limit will increase from $30,000 to $50,000, effective …
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Albertans might soon see faster resolution to legal disputes with the introduction of a new streamlined trial process, set to take effect from Jan. 1, 2024. This new approach, replacing …
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Federation of Law Societies mandates remote ID verification technology for lawyers by 2024 to combat fraud
In a move to enhance the security of legal transactions, the Federation of Law Societies has mandated that starting from January 31, 2024, lawyers must verify their clients’ identity using …
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Law Society of Ontario announces slight decrease in fees for lawyers, paralegals for 2024
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced a slight decrease in licensing fees for lawyers and paralegals as part of its 2024 budget, which was approved on Oct. 26 …
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The Honourable Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, a decision met with praise and commendation from the Law Society of Alberta. Bill Hendsbee, KC, President …
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Class-action lawsuit launched against Canadian universities over alleged anti-Semitic incidents
Toronto-based Diamond and Diamond Lawyers have initiated a class action lawsuit addressing anti-Semitic incidents at three major Canadian universities: Toronto Metropolitan University, Queens University, and The University of British Columbia. …
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In a celebration of the unquenchable thirst for knowledge within the legal community, the Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is all set to bring together the entirety of the …