By Department of Justice Canada Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society based on the rule of law. The …
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University of Ottawa’s Carissima Mathen awarded Mundell Medal for excellence in legal writing
By Attorney General | Ontario The Ontario government has awarded the 2022 David Walter Mundell Medal for excellence in legal writing to Carissima Mathen. Carissima Mathen is one of Canada’s leading …
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Hiring an employment lawyer is an important decision for employers in Canada. Whether you are dealing with a wrongful dismissal claim, workplace harassment complaint, or any other employment issue, having …
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By Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is improving access to justice in Red Deer by appointing Matthew Park as a Court of King’s Bench applications judge for that city. Park …
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By Government of Manitoba The Manitoba government is opening the call for applications for King’s counsel, a prestigious designation for lawyers awarded in recognition of exceptional contributions to the practise …
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Christopher J. Wiebe has joined Lawson Lundell’s Landmark office in Kelowna, B.C. as a partner as part of the merger agreement with Petraroia Langford LLP. The Kelowna Landmark Office was …
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By Borden Ladner Gervais LLP For the fifth year in a row, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. This award, presented by Mediacorp …
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By Law Society of Saskatchewan At February 2023 Convocation, the Benchers approved amendments to the Law Society Rules to implement a mandatory principal training course. Amendment to Rule 704 requires …
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By the Law Society of British Columnbia On March 10, 2023 the Benchers will consider whether the Law Society should ask the government to permit the licensing of paralegals by …
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Why employers cannot, and should not, tolerate a boss who is verbally abusive towards staff
Having a verbally abusive boss can be a harrowing experience for any employee. In addition to the emotional and psychological toll, verbal abuse in the workplace can have legal consequences …