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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Manitoba Court of Kings's Bench underscores lawyers' responsibilities to clients in estate planning

Manitoba Court of Kings's Bench underscores lawyers' responsibilities to clients in estate planning

The court nullified a will due to lawyers' inadequate advice

Canadian Human Rights Commission releases 2023 Annual Report highlighting challenges and progress

Canadian Human Rights Commission releases 2023 Annual Report highlighting challenges and progress

The report detailed efforts to promote reconciliation, anti-racism, and accessibility

Shannon Mason named as newest judge of Nova Scotia Supreme Court Family Division

Shannon Mason named as newest judge of Nova Scotia Supreme Court Family Division

She worked as the managing lawyer of the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Conflict Office in Sydney

Alberta welcomes seven new judges: Friesen, Hawkes, McGuire, Brookes, Parker, Ho, and Jugnauth

Alberta welcomes seven new judges: Friesen, Hawkes, McGuire, Brookes, Parker, Ho, and Jugnauth

They have been appointed to the Court of Appeal and the Court of King's Bench

Ontario Superior Court certifies class action against The Bank of Nova Scotia

Ontario Superior Court certifies class action against The Bank of Nova Scotia

The case concerns duplicative non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees

Wave of law firm mergers sweeps across the UK despite declining firm numbers

Wave of law firm mergers sweeps across the UK despite declining firm numbers

Notable deals were announced in Merseyside, the East Midlands, the South East, and East Anglia

US Justice Department flags Kirkland & Ellis' potential conflict of interest in a bankruptcy case

US Justice Department flags Kirkland & Ellis' potential conflict of interest in a bankruptcy case

The problem arose from the firm's relationship with the top lender in the case

US Supreme Court permits Idaho to enforce gender-affirming care ban for minors

US Supreme Court permits Idaho to enforce gender-affirming care ban for minors

A recent Idaho statute outlaws puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: April 22, 2024 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: April 22, 2024 update

Five law firms made new announcements

Yukon Supreme Court orders release of student contact information in class action lawsuit

Yukon Supreme Court orders release of student contact information in class action lawsuit

The case involved alleged restraints and seclusions at an elementary school between 2007 and 2022