Pulse
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March 07, 2025
Miller Thomson LLP welcomes new partner
Miller Thomson LLP has announced that Daniel Mahler has joined the firm as a partner and co-leader of the National Real Estate Transactions and Leasing Group.
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March 07, 2025
Fogler, Rubinoff elects new chair, managing partner
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP has announced that Eric Roblin has been elected as chair of the firm and Leneo Sdao as the firm’s new managing partner, effective March 1, 2025.
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March 07, 2025
Addressing the risks in trade finance and regulation of money laundering
Trade finance plays a crucial role in facilitating international commerce, enabling businesses to mitigate risks and optimize cash flow. However, the trade finance sector is not without its vulnerabilities. It presents unique challenges related to money laundering, as criminals can exploit complex international supply chains to obscure illicit activities. This article explores the risks associated with trade finance, the evolving regulatory landscape aimed at combating money laundering, and best practices for stakeholders in this critical sector.
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March 07, 2025
Disturbing events at the Law Society of Ontario | Gary Joseph
Am I the only one who is bothered by recent events at the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) leading this week to the announcement that CEO Diana Miles is “no longer employed.”
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March 06, 2025
Embattled Ontario law society CEO ‘no longer employed’ with regulator amid pay hike fallout
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) CEO Diana Miles is “no longer employed” with the regulator after a controversy regarding her salary came to light.
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March 06, 2025
Importance of exhausting remedies and policies in academic appeals
The recent Divisional Court ruling in Tariq v. Toronto Metropolitan University, 2024 ONSC 6037 deals with the importance of fairness and that universities must adhere to their policies to ensure student justice. It also underscores the need for students to follow proper processes when seeking accommodations for disabilities and challenging decisions.
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March 06, 2025
New partner welcomed by Robins Appleby LLP
Robins Appleby LLP announced that Joseph (Joey) Jamil is being admitted as a partner.
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March 06, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal launches Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law
Friday, March 7, is the deadline for entries to the first-ever Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law, launched this year by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
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March 05, 2025
Robins Appleby LLP congratulates new partner
Toronto-based law firm Robins Appleby LLP announced that Philip Holdsworth has been admitted as a partner. Holdsworth is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and, the firm says, is counsel for commercial and construction disputes, enforcement of security, fraud recovery and insolvency proceedings. A qualified arbitrator, he also represents clients in commercial arbitration, providing practical solutions for businesses navigating high-value disputes.
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March 05, 2025
Will judges be prohibited from using ChatGPT? | Steve Benmor
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and judicial decision-making is a topic of increasing relevance in courts worldwide, including in Canada.