A move to ditch a rule allowing the Law Society of Alberta to mandate legal education has failed. On Feb. 6, a special meeting of the society was held for …
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Law Society of Ontario issues notice around paralegals and legal services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
By Law Society of Ontario Certain misinformation has proliferated on social media and among the paralegal community suggesting that paralegals can provide the full range of immigration services under the Immigration …
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Aird & Berlis has welcomed nine new partners to its firm, including two from the employment and labour law realm. Alex Kagan is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute …
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Torkin Manes has promoted Gillian Howe to its partnership. Howe was appointed along with four other lawyers — Robert Barbiero, Cody Dolgay and James Leech. The appointments were effective as …
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Mitchell Smith has joined Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) as a partner in the firm’s Labour & Employment group. “Clients trust Mitchell to resolve complex employment and commercial disputes,” BLG said …
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By Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA), the leader and voice for Canadian in-house counsel, and Mondaq, a leading global provider of AI-enabled content marketing, analytics …
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Employment law firm Mathews Dinsdale has announced that three new lawyers have joined the firm’s partnership. They are: Jackie Laviolette – Calgary Jackie is a skilled advocate and trusted advisor …
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Calgary-based employment lawyer Justin Turc named income partner at McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault has admitted nine new equity partners and 18 new income partners to the firm’s partnership, including Calgary-based labour and employment lawyer Justin Turc. Turc advises employers on a range …
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Law Society of Manitoba releases 2024-25 articling recruitment guidelines for Winnipeg law firms
By Law Society of Manitoba Are you a Winnipeg workplace looking to hire an articling student to start in the spring or summer of 2024? If so, please review this …
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By Law Society of Albrta The Distinguished Service Awards celebrate excellence in the legal profession. Jointly awarded by the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch and the Law Society of Alberta, these …