April 27, 2026
Back when I was practising law, I was so clued out about physical work that I thought that Manual Labour was the president of Mexico. After I became a lawyer, the only work I did with my hands was typing. For many years, I was thoughtful, creative, and strategic. I hired people to do the physical work that I needed done so I could devote myself to what I arrogantly thought were more sophisticated pursuits.
April 24, 2026
The federal government has appointed Grace Alcaide Janicas as a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Welland.
April 24, 2026
Young lawyers expect to spend their early years learning how to research, draft, negotiate and advocate in court. Those skills are difficult, but at least they are taught openly. A senior lawyer will hopefully demonstrate how to structure a factum, mark up your work and explain what “good” looks like.
April 23, 2026
The federal government has appointed François Joyal as a judge of the Federal Court.
April 23, 2026
Taking its cues from a handful of other provinces, Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that would add associate judges to its Court of King’s Bench.
April 23, 2026
Farris LLP has added Casey-Leigh Dangers as an articling student, the British Columbia-based firm says.
April 23, 2026
Langlois has added Jeanne Parent to its litigation group in Quebec City following her articling with the firm.
April 22, 2026
Dickinson Wright has added Kim Ferreira as a partner in its Toronto office.
April 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Annette Ryan as Canada’s parliamentary budget officer, effective April 22.
April 22, 2026
Vicky was my associate many years ago. She was bright and ambitious. She wanted to learn and she worked hard. If you taught Vicky how to do something once, she would get it right every time after that. But Vicky had a flaw.