Alberta government introduces Compassionate Intervention Act for addicted individuals

If passed, the Act will enable people to request treatment orders and care plans

Colin Fraser, Jasmine Ghosn, and Gregg Knudsen acclaimed to NSBS Council

Three lawyers acclaimed to serve as 'At Large' members at Nova Scotia legal regulator

'Single-date' method right way to determine when bankrupt individuals ceased to be students: SCC

The ruling upends how courts in multiple provinces approach student loan debts under bankruptcy law

FCA issues vexatious litigant order against man who has been party to at least 66 court decisions

A union whose members include federal workers sought the order against a former member

Announcing the Awards of Excellence for the Canadian Law Awards' deals categories

Lexpert's top deals of 2024 celebrate exceptional transactions and teams

Last week to nominate for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2025

Don't miss the chance to be named for the 2025 list, deadline is April 18

Cain Lamarre strengthens intellectual property offering with new partner Julie Larouche

She is joined by Clara Martel, Gabrielle Ghaly, Étienne Nadeau, and Geneviève Barsalou

BC Court of Appeal finds father abused judicial process, denies his appeal on its merits

Ruling says he deprived his children and ex-wife of share of value of family assets, damages award

CABL laments pause of hiring program for Black and Indigenous law students

Group also criticizes revoking of invitation to Syrian refugee keynote speaker at end-of-term dinner

OPINION

The province's legal stance dismantles more than mobility – it unravels our federation

Gathering physically turns everyday pressures into collective purpose

Let's stop funding the failed tough-on-crime approach and start building justice that works

Last year's winners exemplify the breadth, diversity and commitment to justice of lawyers nationwide

FEATURES

Tariffs create international-trade talent gap, McCarthy grows expertise internally

Martha Harrison expects tariffs to remain in the spotlight over at least the next four years

Aboriginal law firm JFK Law brings over BLG veteran, now looks for steady growth

Nadir André says he plans to bring more work to the law firm in the specific claims area

Law firms aren't perfect, but they still outpace tech on DEI, says lawyer turned tech expert

Haloo's founder Julie MacDonell explains why the legal profession is ahead – and where it still falls short

A justice system for everyone: BC Chief Justice Leonard Marchand's vision for the courts

The first Indigenous appointed to the role and Top 25 honouree spoke to CL Talk about leading change

INTERNATIONAL

US judge warns Trump against continued resistance to judicial decisions in deportation case

The executive "will lose much from a public perception of its lawlessness," judge says

Ex-director gets ~£24,000 from London firm Mishcon in unfair dismissal stoush

The amount covered unpaid commission to Paul Hemmings

Seven new directors take seats on the board of independent business law firm alliance Meritas

The board additions were announced at Meritas' annual general meeting held this week in Mexico

International Chamber of Commerce unveils new version of dispute resolution platform

The move reflects the ICC's commitment to boost arbitration efficiency using technology