Pulse
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May 08, 2025
Law firm partners: Lead, follow or get out of the way
“Lead, follow or get out of the way” is an expression that some attribute to political philosopher Thomas Paine. Tommy died in 1809, so this is hardly a new turn of speech.
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May 07, 2025
Emily O’Donohue joins BLG
Emily O’Donohue has joined Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) as counsel in its corporate and capital markets group in Toronto.
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May 07, 2025
CBABC honours lawyers for exceptional contributions to legal community
The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) has recognized the achievements of three of the province’s lawyers with awards presented on May 3.
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May 06, 2025
Ontario law society hires external expert to look at governance issues
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has retained an expert to help guide it through the process of reforming its governance processes in light of the pay controversy surrounding its former CEO.
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May 06, 2025
Miller Thomson welcomes Paul Neville as partner
Paul Neville has joined Miller Thomson’s Toronto office as a partner in the corporate mergers and acquisitions group.
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May 06, 2025
Ontario Court of Justice appoints 11 new judges
The Ontario government has announced the appointment of 11 new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective May 14, 2025.
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May 06, 2025
ACTS OF BANKRUPTCY - Insolvency - Inability to meet liabilities - Proof of act of bankruptcy
Appeal by appellants against a chambers judge’s decision that most of their disclosed information was not privileged and cross-appeal by respondent to overturn the chambers judge’s finding that the email contained legal advice and to introduce new evidence.
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May 06, 2025
The true meaning of remorse
There is a word used every day in the criminal courtroom that one rarely hears in ordinary conversation: remorse.
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May 06, 2025
A tactical approach to family law files
Some of the best family lawyers I have dealt with over my years at the bar were extremely tactical. They approached a file from a strategic point of view plotting the steps that would achieve the stated goals of their client. These lawyers achieved great success for their clients through planning.
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May 05, 2025
Louis van Zyl joins DLP Piper’s Toronto office
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has announced that Louis van Zyl has joined the firm as an associate in the finance group at its Toronto office.