Legal News

Nominations for the prestigious King’s Counsel (KC) designation, which honours lawyers in British Columbia for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession, will begin on Aug. 12, 2024. Lawyers, peers, …

Caitlin Matthews has joined Forte Workplace Law as its “first ever investigations case manager,” according to a LinkedIn post from the law firm. “From day one Caitlin has been a …

Kelly VanBuskirk is setting up his own law firm — VanBuskirk Law — in Saint John, N.B., on Aug. 1. “Over the past few months, I’ve been working with my …

Carolyn Alexander has joined Willis Business Law in Windsor, Ont., as an associate. “We’re thrilled to welcome Carolyn Alexander to our Labour and Employment team,” the firm said in a …

The Government of British Columbia has announced the appointment of John Douglas Jevning, KC, as a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court, effective July 16. Jevning brings over 38 …

McMillan LLP has appointed Bruce Chapple as its new CEO and managing partner, effective July 1. Chapple succeeds Tim Murphy in this role, bringing nearly 30 years of experience within …

The Ontario government has appointed nine new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, with the appointments taking effect on July 11, 2024. Attorney General Doug Downey announced the new …

Angela Powell is joining Toronto-based Sherrard Kuzz LLP. The firm said she will lead its workplace safety and insurance practice. “Angela is a dynamic force in workplace safety and insurance …

Littler, a global employment and labour law firm representing management, has bolstered its Canadian presence with the addition of five new legal professionals to its Toronto office. This expansion includes …

The Government of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Parveen Nijjar and Paul Pearson as judges to the Provincial Court, effective July 25, 2024. This move aims to support …