Readers' Choice 2024 winners unveiled by Canadian Lawyer

This year's top legal tech, service providers, and products in Canada revealed

Cochrane Sinclair founder remembers Murray Sinclair, talks influence on firm’s direction

The firm, previously Cochrane Saxberg, rebranded in October to reflect Sinclair's contributions

Jillian Barrington appointed to Nova Scotia Supreme Court

A Cape Breton native, she began her legal career at Sheldon Nathanson Law

Ontario Superior Court affirms Shanghai court's jurisdiction in family law case

The children primarily reside in China, and moving them to Ontario would disrupt their stability

Tax Court of Canada welcomes new judge Perry Derksen

Tax Court of Canada welcomes new judge Perry Derksen

Simon Chamberland appointed as judge of the Superior Court of Quebec

He was a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Montreal

Union can’t appeal removal of professor with controversial views on gender from chair role: Alta CA

Kathleen Lowrey lost her role at the University of Alberta after she expressed her views

Bennett Jones appears in eight commercial list cases last week

Stikeman Elliott and Fogler, Rubinoff act in four or more commercial list suits this past week

Supreme Court of Canada sets hearings for debt, mining, injury, robbery cases

Matters scheduled at federal courts this week involve human rights and intellectual property law

OPINION

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

Ousting an MLA for defending the accused undermines the very system that protects us

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

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

Global firm Vinson & Elkins opens doors in Denver

The location was chosen partly because it provided access to both coasts

University of Washington law school receives landmark bequest

The gift arrives on the occasion of the law school’s 125th anniversary