Security concerns and economic pressures have displaced competition for talent as the biggest threats to law firm profitability, according to the 2022 Law Firm Business Leaders Report from Thomson Reuters, the …
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Government of Canada recognizes John P. Humphrey as a person of national historic significance
National historic designations reflect the rich and varied heritage of our country and provide opportunities for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister …
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Stikeman Elliott appoints Sherry Roth as managing partner of the London, UK office
Stikeman Elliott, a global leader in Canadian business law, is pleased to announce Sherry Roth as its newly appointed Managing Partner of the London, UK office. Sherry is an accomplished corporate lawyer and has …
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B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing woman
A lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia after it ruled he sexually harassed a woman. While it’s not an employment law …
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The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and …
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Saskatchewan has re-established a provincial courthouse in Lloydminster as a permanent location, with a fully operational registry office available to the public Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 …
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Why Québec politicians must swear an oath to the King — even if they don’t want to
By Yan Campagnolo, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa The leader of the Parti Québécois, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, sparked controversy by stating that he will not swear an oath of allegiance to …
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Five new commissioners have been appointed to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction of the commission and …
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The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country and is responsible for interpreting the Canadian Constitution and making decisions on a wide range of legal issues. …
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With King Charles III on the throne, there are some name changes coming to Canada’s legal profession
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the legal profession in Canada is going to see some key name changes. With King Charles III on the throne, questions have been …