SCC clarifies standard for reviewing challenges to government regulations

In two cases, the SCC said its 2019 Vavilov decision is the default standard of review

Quebec-based law firms Dunton Rainville and Hackett Campbell Bouchard announce merger

Combination expands legal expertise and reach in the Eastern Townships

CanLII appoints new board members Steeves Bujold, Christena McIsaac, and Randolph Mank

Legal platform welcomes appointees with medical law, tax, and international relations expertise

Canadian government creates new review commission for RCMP and CBSA

New legislation aims to enhance the handling of public complaints

LCO teams up with Ontario Human Rights Commission on AI impact assessment tool

This is the first HRIA founded specifically on Canadian human rights law

CanLII sues AI legal assistant Caseway AI for copyright infringement

The nonprofit database accused the tool and its affiliates of taking and reselling its content

No valid estate claims without authorized representative: Ontario Court of Appeal

The case centred on a dispute over estate asset distribution between the wife and common-law partner

NS Supreme Court orders 'Voice of the Child Report' to clarify preferences in custody dispute

Such reports require an assessment of necessity and relevance to the child’s best interests: court

NS Supreme Court declines jurisdiction in Ecuadorian property sale dispute

The contract was in Spanish, subject to Ecuadorian law, and drafted by an Ecuadorian lawyer

OPINION

A caution to firms pondering costly new apps that promise to revolutionize research

It is crucial to support students’ legal literacy, argues Shelan Markus at Level Justice

Combining legal rigour with people management provides a strategic edge, argues Fernando Garcia

Critics who say companies should only consider the bottom line are missing the point

FEATURES

Beyond billables: Patrick McKenna on best practices for evaluating partner performance

The consultant offers strategies to expand criteria beyond financials for true partner impact

To meet legal needs, Abudi Awaysheh provides pro bono services after religious service at mosque

Vancouver labour lawyer offers free notarization services downtown

Sustainability standards evolve: experts examine Canada’s growing ESG compliance challenges

At the ESG Summit, panellists spoke about regulating, standardizing and complying with ESG standards

Canadian legal tech punches above its weight

Experts say Canadian innovators are uniquely situated but still face things that limit growth

INTERNATIONAL

Mini Menon vandePol to chair Baker McKenzie’s global India practice

She is currently APAC head of the firm's investigations, compliance and ethics group

HSF, Ashurst unveil new global C-suite appointments

Jo McConnell is HSF's new CPO, while Adam Soames steps in as Ashurst's new chief BD officer

ABA reverses course on diversity requirements for law schools

After strong feedback, new education guidelines keep focus on diverse student recruitment

Ukraine’s legal sector shows high female representation

A new study finds women are making strides in the legal profession despite conflict