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SCC clarifies landmark Ontario criminal case can be relied on in appellate reviews but not at trial

The SCC clarified the application of a landmark Ontario Court of Appeal decision, R. v. J.J.R.D.

NL Supreme Court’s Family Division to cover whole island of Newfoundland

Bill 21, expanding Unified Family Court model, will take effect on Apr. 1, 2027

uOttawa’s health AI and law initiative aims to back feds’ AI healthcare strategy

New endeavour called HALO will draw from knowledge in law and medical schools

SCC discusses rule of law, judicial independence with UK Supreme Court delegation

The three-day judicial exchange also tackled the role of courts in sustaining public trust

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Inside today’s long term-disability battlegrounds

Inside today’s long term-disability battlegrounds

Dick of Howie Sacks & Henry on what it takes to see these cases succeed

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Erin Cowling of Flex Legal Network on how small law firms can turn AI disruption into an advantage

Erin Cowling of Flex Legal Network on how small law firms can turn AI disruption into an advantage

A Canadian Legal Summit panelist on why agile small firms can outpace larger rivals as AI reshapes practice

Opinion

Judgment is the currency of a good lawyer. The work now is to define it

By Jonathan Leibtag
Jonathan Leibtag

Reforming remand court requires structural, not superficial, changes

By Michael Spratt
Michael Spratt

Canadian Legal Summit returns with the profession's hardest conversations

By Tim Wilbur
Tim Wilbur

AI risks hollowing out the law firm apprenticeship model as I enter the profession

By Arjun Gupta
Arjun Gupta
Rankings

Canada’s Best Personal Injury Law Firms | Boutique Personal Injury

Canada’s leading personal injury law firms are shaping outcomes early and carrying that position through to resolution

Canada’s Best Personal Injury Law Firms | Boutique Personal Injury

Top Criminal Law Firms in Canada

Canadian Lawyer reveals the top criminal law firms nationwide that are distinguished by their ability to deliver effective defence in the most demanding cases

Top Criminal Law Firms in Canada

Top 10 Regional Law Firms in Quebec

Quebec’s top 10 regional law firms meet rising client expectations and demonstrate consistency at the highest level

Top 10 Regional Law Firms in Quebec
Resources

uOttawa’s health AI and law initiative aims to back feds’ AI healthcare strategy

New endeavour called HALO will draw from knowledge in law and medical schools

Erin Cowling of Flex Legal Network on how small law firms can turn AI disruption into an advantage

Erin Cowling of Flex Legal Network on how small law firms can turn AI disruption into an advantage

Saskatchewan law society’s 2025 annual report covers work to improve regulation, competency, EDI

Canadian Law Awards 2026: Celebrating Excellence Across the Legal Profession

International

US commits to helping Ukraine in new bill

By Jacqueline So

The legislation would grant Ukraine billions to fund aid and defence efforts

US commits to helping Ukraine in new bill

UK High Court awards former solicitor’s ex-wife £6.6 million in decades-long divorce bout

By Jacqueline So

Bhadresh Gohil’s money laundering conviction revealed £28 million he had hidden from ex-wife Varsha

UK High Court awards former solicitor’s ex-wife £6.6 million in decades-long divorce bout

IBA report highlights legal concerns with artificial intelligence use in recruitment

By Jacqueline So

Per the report, just a few jurisdictions have implemented AI laws specific to the employment context

IBA report highlights legal concerns with artificial intelligence use in recruitment

Florida slaps OpenAI with landmark lawsuit over ChatGPT

By Jacqueline So

The suit centred on the chatbot’s alleged contribution to crimes

Florida slaps OpenAI with landmark lawsuit over ChatGPT

Judge lambasts two-time artificial intelligence misuse by global firm Pinsent Masons

By Jacqueline So

Mark Mullen called out a partner and a solicitor for failing to check a junior lawyer’s work for AI hallucinations

Judge lambasts two-time artificial intelligence misuse by global firm Pinsent Masons