Legal News

Port Coquitlam residents can now access complete Supreme Court registry services locally for the first time, eliminating trips to Vancouver or New Westminster for civil and family court matters. The …

British Columbia has appointed Colleen Spier as a Provincial Court judge to address mounting case backlogs at the Nanaimo courthouse, effective July 7. Spier, who most recently served as assistant …

Twenty-nine lawyers from across British Columbia have received the prestigious King’s Counsel (KC) designation for 2024, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the province’s legal profession. The appointments, announced by the …

An Ontario lawyer who repeatedly lied to clients about the status of their cases and created fictitious documents had his licence revoked by the Law Society Tribunal after it rejected …

An Ontario court has ruled in favour of allowing a lawyer and his professional corporation to pursue claims against both a law firm and its individual partners in a dispute …

BCF Business Law has acquired Gravel2 Avocats, a boutique firm specializing in labour and employment law, in a move that strengthens BCF’s presence in the Québec market and expands its …

A proposed class action challenging the constitutionality of workers’ compensation regimes across Canada has been stalled after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the lead plaintiffs mus… To …

Several law firms and legal-related organizations in British Columbia have been recognized as top workplaces in the province, earning a spot on BC’s Top Employers 2025 list. The annual designation, …

Twelve senior lawyers in Newfoundland and Labrador have received the honorary King’s Counsel designation, marking their contributions to the legal community and public service. The province’s Justice and Public Safety …

The Saskatchewan government has appointed three new judges to the Provincial Court, naming Cynthia Alexander to Regina, and Lori O’Connor and Buffy Rodgers to Prince Albert. Justice Minister and Attorney …