Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that, effective May 7, 2024, Jill Fraser has been acclaimed as Managing Partner by the firm’s equity partners. Fraser succeeds Steven Zakem, who …
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B.C. law student who sexually harassed victim via Snapchat allowed to continue articling, but with conditions: Tribunal
A law student, once embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal at university, has been deemed fit to join the articling program of the Law Society of British Columbia, despite serious …
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CanLII looking for volunteers to help author annotated guide to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
CanLII is looking for volunteers to help author an annotated guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in Ontario. The goal is provide a clear, accessible resource to better understand …
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Tyron Telang named interim manager of legal talent at Lawson Lundell LLP in Calgary, Yellowknife
Tyron Telang has been named interim manager of legal talent for Lawson Lundell LLP’s Calgary and Yellowknife offices. “As a member of the Legal Talent team, Tyron advances recruitment, onboarding, …
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Miller Thomson has announced the creation of its new Technology, Intellectual Property, and Privacy Law Group. This initiative aims to enhance client services in managing and securing intellectual property, as …
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FeaturedLegal NewsWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court dismisses $20 million lawsuit against Lerners LLP from former clients it represented in wrongful dismissal claim
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted summary judgment in favour of a group of lawyers at Lerners LLP and the firm, along with a principal at Cambridge Mercantile …
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Fred Thiessen, Tamara Reimer join labour and employment team at Fillmore Riley LLP in Winnipeg
Fred Thiessen and Tamara Reimer have joined Fillmore Riley LLP’s labour and employment law team in Winnipeg. Fred Thiessen Thiessen’s practice focuses on labour and employment law, according to his …
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Thomson Reuters unveils expanded vision for CoCounsel, it’s AI-powered professional assistant
Thomson Reuters has announced an expanded vision for CoCounsel, its AI-driven professional assistant, designed to enhance the user experience across its suite of products. The company detailed plans for CoCounsel …
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By Jeff Pelletier | Nunatsiaq News April 12 was a sentimental day for Chief Justice Neil Sharkey. On the eve of his 75th birthday, the mandatory retirement age for federally appointed …
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Arif Virani, announced a series of judicial appointments across Alberta on April 15. The appointments are the result of …