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’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms

BC’s Crown Counsel Policy Manual updated to reflect Criminal Code reforms

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Protecting Victims Act, Combatting Hate Act came into force

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds denial of disclosure request over privileged estate documents

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds denial of disclosure request over privileged estate documents

Upon being named personal representative, testator’s son sought to access estate solicitor’s files

BC Supreme Court certifies class action on JUUL-branded e-cigarette devices

BC Supreme Court certifies class action on JUUL-branded e-cigarette devices

Claiming negligence, plaintiffs sought damages for injuries from use of such products

Ontario Court of Appeal sets aside injunction to stop picketing at Purolator premises

Ontario Court of Appeal sets aside injunction to stop picketing at Purolator premises

Underlying labour dispute involves employees’ strike against Canada Post

Federal Court fixes damages at $78k for copyright infringement of guides to use LEGO education kits

Federal Court fixes damages at $78k for copyright infringement of guides to use LEGO education kits

STEM director created works under consulting agreement with company that stopped paying him

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

Canada announces signing of United Nations anti-cybercrime convention

Treaty offers legal basis for international cooperation in fight against online crime

Ontario court limits confidentiality to optional mediation in air passenger claim resolution process

Ontario court limits confidentiality to optional mediation in air passenger claim resolution process

Ruling says open court principle covers complaint resolution officer’s orders, adjudicative records

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds ruling affirming sexual abuse findings against pharmacist

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds ruling affirming sexual abuse findings against pharmacist

Tribunal cancelled practice permit and registration after finding sexual misconduct

British Columbia’s first Black-focused legal clinic will launch next month

British Columbia’s first Black-focused legal clinic will launch next month

93 percent of Black respondents say BC legal system fails Black people: CABL feasibility study

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration

In proceeding brought by BLG, registration maintained for services that used mark in relevant period