Pulse
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September 10, 2025
New OBA president hopes to bring ‘more conversational experience’ to position
The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) has a new leader at its helm. Katy Commisso took over the top job from former president Kathryn Manning at the beginning of September after serving a term as the first vice-president of the OBA, which is the professional association for Ontario's lawyers, judges and law students. She will serve for the 2025-26 term. Commisso, a native of Burlington, Ont., said she did not grow up wanting to be a lawyer.
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September 10, 2025
Abid Ahmed returns to Miller Thomson as partner
Miller Thomson has welcomed Abid Ahmed back to its Toronto office as a partner in its corporate, M&A and securities group.
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September 10, 2025
Mounting challenges of being ‘the solicitor of record’
My friend, lawyer Steve Benmor, hit a home run with his recent Law360 Canada article: “Do judges remember what it was like to be a lawyer?” I will not even try to expand upon his views; there is no need. He hits all the points I would have made and more. I agree entirely with him. Rather than a “rinse and repeat,” I want, in this article, to reflect and focus on his analysis of the mounting challenges of being “the solicitor of record.”
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September 10, 2025
Back to school, back to court? In-person interventions at the Supreme Court
The start of September always brings to mind back-to-school season. Freshly sharpened pencils, the changing of the leaves and cooler temperatures. Could this fall also bring interveners back into the Supreme Court of Canada courthouse?
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September 09, 2025
Dalhousie, union resume labour talks during lockout
Nova Scotia’s Dalhousie University and its locked-out unionized faculty have returned to the bargaining table.
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September 09, 2025
The benefits of AI in family law online dispute resolution
Family law disputes represent some of the most sensitive and emotionally charged conflicts within the legal system. Unlike many other areas of law, family law cases often involve deep emotional and psychological challenges, which can complicate negotiation and prolong resolution. The high personal stakes and interpersonal dynamics in family disputes necessitate processes that are not only legally sound but also emotionally supportive and efficient.
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September 09, 2025
Quebec appoints two judges, presiding justice of the peace
Quebec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette has announced the appointment of two judges and a presiding justice of the peace to the Court of Quebec.
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September 09, 2025
Draeden Lee returns to McCague Borlack as associate
McCague Borlack LLP has welcomed Draeden Lee back as an associate after he summered and articled with the firm.
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September 09, 2025
The truth about consequences
“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” — Bruce Barton, American author and ad exec
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September 08, 2025
Justice Amy Peck joins B.C. Supreme Court as associate judge
A new associate judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, according to an announcement from the province. Justice Amy Peck’s appointment was effective Sept. 5, 2025, and she will be located in Vancouver.