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Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino

Bernise Carolino is a writer for Law Times, Canadian Lawyer, Lexpert, Australasian Lawyer, and NZ Lawyer, publications focusing on legal news in Ontario, Canada more broadly, Australia, and New Zealand. 

She has covered the legal scene and case law in those jurisdictions. In particular, she has written about leading lawyer moves, new legislation, cases of interest to lawyers in practice areas including personal injury and medical malpractice, and business developments relevant to in-house counsel working in industries and sectors such as finance and technology. 

She has previously focused on workers’ compensation and employment case law in California, US, as a contributing writer for Human Resources Director America. 

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BC Supreme Court’s 2026–31 strategic plan focuses on modern facilities

BC Supreme Court’s 2026–31 strategic plan focuses on modern facilities

Priorities also include access to justice, workforce, communications, outreach

Sri Lankan refugee claimants’ counsel isn’t incompetent: Federal Court

Sri Lankan refugee claimants’ counsel isn’t incompetent: Federal Court

Court says it can’t weigh through lens of hindsight whether counsel gave ineffective assistance

Family property action needn’t end before estate suit proceeds: ABCA

Family property action needn’t end before estate suit proceeds: ABCA

Alberta Court of Appeal rules in favour of surviving spouse, who seems entitled to whole estate

Quebec Court of Appeal adds Audrey Boctor as a puisne judge

Quebec Court of Appeal adds Audrey Boctor as a puisne judge

Federal Court of Appeal welcomes Nicholas McHaffie as a judge

UManitoba law school builds 2026–29 strategic map around three pillars

UManitoba law school builds 2026–29 strategic map around three pillars

Pillars include creating knowledge, reimagining engagement, empowering learners

BC Supreme Court denies claim of medical malpractice in jaw surgery

BC Supreme Court denies claim of medical malpractice in jaw surgery

Judge sees no link between patient’s obstructive sleep apnea symptoms and oral surgeon’s care

Feds announce advance income tax ruling requests will prioritize $1B investments

Feds announce advance income tax ruling requests will prioritize $1B investments

Initiative aims to support large investors and projects: Canada Revenue Agency

Alberta court refuses to stay $140K retroactive child support order

Alberta court refuses to stay $140K retroactive child support order

Alberta Court of Appeal awards ex-wife $6K in security for costs, $3K in costs

City of Victoria proved litigation privilege in tripping injury case: BC court

City of Victoria proved litigation privilege in tripping injury case: BC court

BC Supreme Court upholds opposition to production request over adjuster reports

Quebec courts announce common guidelines for judges’ use of generative AI

Quebec courts announce common guidelines for judges’ use of generative AI

Joint initiative covers Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Quebec, municipal courts

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BC Supreme Court’s 2026–31 strategic plan focuses on modern facilities

BC Supreme Court’s 2026–31 strategic plan focuses on modern facilities

Sri Lankan refugee claimants’ counsel isn’t incompetent: Federal Court

Sri Lankan refugee claimants’ counsel isn’t incompetent: Federal Court