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, …
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Newfoundland and Labrador appoints 12 new King’s Counsel including Michelle Willette, Ian Patey
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 …
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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 …
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‘Reign of terror’: Alberta lawyer receives six-month suspension for workplace abuse, document falsification
A Calgary-based lawyer has been suspended for six months after an independent hearing committee found he harassed and intimidated articling students and staff over an extended period, falsified legal … …
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McCarthy Tétrault has been honoured with the 2025 Catalyst Award for its “Inclusion Now” strategy, which focuses on addressing barriers to equity and advancing diversity within the legal profession. The …
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Kerry Hatfield appointed as Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner
Kerry Hatfield has been appointed Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, effective Dec. 5, 2024. The announcement was made by Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, following …
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‘You suck’: Newfoundland and Labrador lawyer found guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct
A lawyer was found guilty of numerous instances of professional misconduct by a disciplinary Adjudication Tribunal of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador after repeatedly failing to cooperate… To …
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Justice with a side of fries: U.S. judge orders opposing counsel to lunch in dispute over extension
A U.S. District Court judge in Alabama took an unconventional approach to resolving a dispute over a deadline extension, ordering opposing counsel to have lunch together and discuss how to …
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Three Prince Edward Island lawyers have been selected as 2024 King’s Counsel recipients, according to an announcement made by Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General …
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Employment lawyers propose mandatory mediation to ease backlog at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is urging the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) to adopt mandatory mediation, a move they believe will streamline case resolutions and allevi… …