Professional regulation

Lawyer suing legal regulator for discrimination claims expert witness violated practice standards

Lawyer suing legal regulator for discrimination claims expert witness violated practice standards

The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal’s ruling raises questions for expert evidence admissibility

BC Supreme Court denies injunction against implementation of Legal Professions Act

BC Supreme Court denies injunction against implementation of Legal Professions Act

Court left the door open for the LSBC to reapply should there be a material change in circumstances

Legal Aid Alberta to shut down unless province reopens negotiations on governance agreement

Legal Aid Alberta to shut down unless province reopens negotiations on governance agreement

Province's last-minute ultimatum sacrifices organization's independence, says Legal Aid Alberta

Law Society of Ontario seeks feedback on proposed transparency measures

Law Society of Ontario seeks feedback on proposed transparency measures

Consultation period open until November 30

BC Law Society seeks court order to ban Ontario lawyer for licensing violations

BC Law Society seeks court order to ban Ontario lawyer for licensing violations

Lawyers licensed in one province can temporarily practice in another under a mobility agreement

Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground

Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground

Inspired by an LSO summit, Beattie worked with judges and lawyers to share their experiences