MLT Aikins welcomes new partner Kember Handzic to Edmonton office

The litigator concentrates on commercial litigation, construction law and professional liability

Uniform Law Conference of Canada concludes annual meeting in Halifax

Civil and criminal section delegates received policy reports, voted on proposals

Littler Mendelson opens Montreal office, adds lawyers to Montreal, Toronto offices

The firm's managing director said the new office will help meet demand for labour counsel in Canada

Lawyers advised to improve quality control on land title documents to accelerate processing

The Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction reported a 25 percent error rate

Federal Court remits residence application due to immigration consultant's ineffective assistance

Ruling says ex-counsel failed to file submissions on hardship to be faced in China or Argentina

Confusion likely between CRAZY RICH ASIANS and CRAZY BROKE ASIAN: Trademarks Opposition Board

Application to register opposed by Warner Bros based on its novel and adaptation for the screen

New workplace harassment regulations come into force in NS in September

Nova Scotia to require employers to have a written harassment prevention policy

Laura Scheim returns to Osler as a partner in Montréal

The commercial and tax litigation expert commences with the tax group

Federal privacy commissioner issues biometrics guidance for public and private sectors

Changes added after consultation with legal associations, other stakeholders

OPINION

Tech should free associates for deeper learning, not remove them from the process

Accountability and leadership are key to rebuilding respect and ethical standards in law

Early adopters report faster workflows and fewer manual steps in routine office processes

Our criminal justice system has turned scheduling into a spectacle of wasted resources and hollow rituals

FEATURES

Lack of cognitive diversity puts Canadian law firms at risk, warns Patrick McKenna

He says diversity self-congratulation rings hollow without truly incorporating outside perspectives

From heavy caseloads to client advocacy: How BridgePoint's tech is empowering legal teams

Streamline legal operations with disbursement financing capabilities, real-time reporting tools, and Expert Search, unified in a single secure platform

Thomson Rogers hits its 90 years and Top Personal Injury law firm status in 2025

Carr Hatch shares how the firm blends legacy, innovation, and client-first results

Dr. Traci Cipriano urges burnout solutions for the legal profession

The Yale psychiatry professor and formally practising lawyer will speak at Canadian Legal Summit in October

INTERNATIONAL

UK Legal Aid Agency launches search for independent experts

The peer review experts will be expected to help assess the quality of legal aid lawyers' advice

Maryland judge declares US Education Department threats against DEI-enforcing schools illegal

The department had ordered educational institutions to cut diversity initiatives or else be defunded

Orlando judge rejects parts of Florida legislation that got certain books banned from libraries

Books on the censored list included “The Handmaid's Tale” and "Slaughterhouse-Five"

Paralegal parlays LinkedIn presence into training contract at Birmingham firm

Xiao Pan was listed among the top 15 legal influencers on the platform