Canada

Virtual bail hearings boosting court efficiency in British Columbia five years after pilot rollout

Six courtrooms dedicated to virtual bail hearings have been established throughout the province

Jun 23, 2026

Virtual bail hearings boosting court efficiency in British Columbia five years after pilot rollout

Manitoba lawyers praise pick of Glenn Joyal for the Supreme Court of Canada

Jun 23, 2026

Engaging, intelligent and hard-working are all terms used to describe the judge’s character

Manitoba lawyers praise pick of Glenn Joyal for the Supreme Court of Canada

Craig Ferris named president of The Advocates’ Society’s new executive committee

Jun 23, 2026

Other members are vice president Cynthia Kuehl, treasurer Monique Jilesen, secretary Cynthia Spry

Craig Ferris named president of The Advocates’ Society’s new executive committee

NS Barristers’ Society’s 2025 annual report highlights work on new competency framework

Jun 23, 2026

Other recent efforts touch upon recommendations to address systemic discrimination

NS Barristers’ Society’s 2025 annual report highlights work on new competency framework

BC Court of Appeal upholds lawyer lien over personal injury settlement despite terminated retainer

Jun 23, 2026

Ruling finds charge arose when counsel did work to pursue client’s claim that later settled

BC Court of Appeal upholds lawyer lien over personal injury settlement despite terminated retainer

A British AI law firm just won a court case. Canada's legal profession should take note

Jun 22, 2026

It’s claimed that for the first time anywhere in the world, an AI law firm beat a traditionally represented opponent at trial. The implications reach well beyond England

 A British AI law firm just won a court case. Canada's legal profession should take note