Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino writes about the developments in Canada’s legal industry. She is also a news writer for Key Media’s other legal publications, Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Angelica is currently pursuing her law degree.

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Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: June 5, 2023 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: June 5, 2023 update

Four law firms made new announcements

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies insurance coverage rule for passengers of stolen vehicles

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies insurance coverage rule for passengers of stolen vehicles

The passenger claimed he did not know the vehicle was stolen

Quebec Superior Court rejects advance inheritance payment to prevent ‘judicial guerilla’ among heirs

Quebec Superior Court rejects advance inheritance payment to prevent ‘judicial guerilla’ among heirs

Heir asked for an advance of his inheritance and to have his sisters declared unworthy

Ontario Superior Court strikes out several unsupported claims in medical malpractice case

Ontario Superior Court strikes out several unsupported claims in medical malpractice case

The case stemmed from alleged negligence relating to a therapeutic abortion procedure

Institute of Corporate Directors names Gigi Dawe as new Vice President of Policy and Research

Institute of Corporate Directors names Gigi Dawe as new Vice President of Policy and Research

She specializes in board performance, strategy, and risk oversight

Federal Court of Appeal rejects Bell, Videotron, Rogers’ request to increase fine in copyright case

Federal Court of Appeal rejects Bell, Videotron, Rogers’ request to increase fine in copyright case

The case stemmed from a lawsuit against the sellers of pre-loaded Android set top boxes

Quebec Superior Court absolves Hudson’s Bay from liability in trip-and-fall case

Quebec Superior Court absolves Hudson’s Bay from liability in trip-and-fall case

An 86-year-old woman allegedly tripped on an empty display pallet

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 29, 2023 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 29, 2023 update

Seven law firms made new announcements

NS Supreme Court rejects unjust enrichment claim over in-law suite renovations

NS Supreme Court rejects unjust enrichment claim over in-law suite renovations

Retired man paid for renovations of an in-law suite on his sister’s property, but abandoned it

Inability to manage finances not conclusive proof of testator’s incapacity: Quebec Superior Court

Inability to manage finances not conclusive proof of testator’s incapacity: Quebec Superior Court

The testator disinherited his brothers and left estate to his friend