March 18, 2026
When a party is incapable of instructing counsel, or their capacity is in question in a proceeding, two distinct safeguards exist under Ontario law to protect that party’s interests.
March 17, 2026
The Supreme Court of Canada heard more appeals last year than in 2024 and delivered its reserved judgments more quickly, but its hearings and output in 2025 were not yet up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the top court, which states it “expects to hear even more cases in 2026.”
March 17, 2026
In the complex world of business, the dichotomy between growth and personal freedom often fails to achieve both. Lawyers frequently find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the relentless pursuit of success and the elusive quest for personal well-being. However, a transformative concept is emerging that challenges this binary thinking: the AND mindset. This article explores the psychology behind the AND mindset and how it can enable law firm growth while simultaneously fostering personal freedom.
March 17, 2026
Elissa A.B. Neville and Jonathan M. Woolley have been appointed judges of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba in Winnipeg, the federal government has announced.
March 17, 2026
In October 2025, a Federal Court associate judge ordered a lawyer to pay costs personally after the lawyer submitted two AI-generated cases that did not exist. The decision drew attention for good reason. But it also raised a harder question: how often is this happening across the country?
March 17, 2026
Justice Howard Leibovich of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Oshawa has been appointed regional senior judge for the court’s Central East Region, the federal government has announced.
March 16, 2026
McLennan Ross has welcomed Tanya Frizzell, Marc Matras and Peter Morrison as partners in its Calgary office.
March 16, 2026
Three Nova Scotians, including two lawyers, have been appointed to two-year terms with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, the province has announced.
March 16, 2026
A Canadian-led group of legal and technological experts has issued a blueprint for the successful integration of artificial intelligence into public sector programs, saying government should take the time when developing an AI plan because the benefits expected from new technologies will only materialize if pragmatic goals are set and there is buy-in from public servants.
March 16, 2026
In honour of International Women’s Day, tech incubator the Legal Innovation Zone brought together industry experts to discuss the impact of AI in reshaping the legal landscape, improving access to justice and allowing startups to streamline their services.