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 …
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The Ontario government announced on Wednesday the appointment of Justice Terry Peter Waltenbury to the Ontario Court of Justice. The appointment will be effective September 28, 2023. Justice Waltenbury brings …
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Jennifer Teskey to assume role as Canadian managing partner of Norton Rose Fulbright
Prominent litigation lawyer Jennifer Teskey has been named the new Canadian Managing Partner of the global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, effective January 1, 2024. Teskey will assume the position …
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Miller Thomson has rolled out a new employer brand campaign, aimed at attracting elite talent who align with the firm’s enterprising, impactful and inclusive spirit. The move follows a comprehensive …