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Latest News

Halifax man’s tent is a form of ‘accommodation,’ making him eligible for higher benefits: NS court

A lawyer for the plaintiff says the ruling paves the way for other claimants to seek more assistance

Federal government launches foreign influence public registry

Anton Boegman is Canada’s first foreign influence transparency commissioner

Federal Court denies application under s. 41 of the Privacy Act for prematurity

Judge converts proceeding from one invoking Federal Courts Act’s judicial review provisions

Ontario Divisional Court accepts three expert reports’ late service in medical malpractice case

Ruling notes counsel missed timelines when trying to get information for experts

Excellence that no longer stays quiet

How Shawn Wolfson turned Blaney McMurtry’s best-kept-secret reputation into a growth story

Features

AI tools deliver highest profitability gains for Canadian law firms

See why 43% of Canadian legal professionals rank legal AI tools as their top driver of efficiency and profitability

Focus on intellectual property

Every month, Canadian Lawyer will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting the legal profession. All coverage through the month can be found here

Opinion

The value of seeking mentors from outside the legal profession

By Barbara De Dios

Moral injury: The wound the legal profession keeps calling burnout

By Jason Ward

The Benchwood Builders case should refocus defamation on reputation

By Hilary Young

BC lawyers are being asked to vote on climate – it may be their last chance

By Max Wilkinson

Rankings

Top Family Law Firm Teams in Canada: Leading Divorce and ADR Teams

Presenting Canadian Lawyer’s inaugural list of the 20 best family law firm teams in Canada for 2026, demonstrating what it looks like to practise exceptionally well and bypass court backlogs