Pulse
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April 07, 2026
The AND mindset: Why leaders must redefine success
The definition you inherited may be the one holding you back
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April 07, 2026
Ottawa names Simon Kamel interim Royal Canadian Mint master
The federal government has appointed lawyer Simon Kamel as interim master of the Royal Canadian Mint for an eight-month term.
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April 07, 2026
McCarthy Tétrault adds IP litigator Denise Brunsdon
McCarthy Tétrault has added Denise Brunsdon as a partner in its national litigation and dispute resolution group in Calgary.
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April 07, 2026
The view from below: Response to Michael Crowley
I appreciate Mr. Crowley taking the time to respond to my piece on my experience of parole, and I respect his position in doing so. He has many years of experience; I only had my one experience, some years ago now, and what I heard from other prisoners.
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April 07, 2026
Is AI coming for your practice?
It keeps you up at night, doesn’t it? Will artificial intelligence take over much of the practice of law as we know it? In particular, what about yours?
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April 07, 2026
A perspective on law firm perspectives
The cruise I’m currently on took me to Saigon the other day. My tour guide was an enthusiastic young man named Hung. He explained that his generation wants to focus on making money and supporting their families, rather than dwelling in the past. When it comes to what the Vietnamese refer to as the “American War,” he said they are willing to forgive, but not to forget.
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April 02, 2026
Manitoba announces appointments to Research Manitoba board
The Manitoba government has appointed a new chair and several members to the Research Manitoba board of directors, according to Innovation and New Technology Minister Mike Moroz.
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April 02, 2026
N.B. giving millions to justice services, increasing various fees
New Brunswick is investing millions in its justice and safety services — including more than $1 million for the agency investigating incidents of death, injury or sexual assault involving a police officer. As part of an April 1 news release, the province also detailed a myriad of fee hikes, including an increase in filing a claim to small claims court, a per-page increase for criminal and family matter transcripts and a rise in costs involving probate court.
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April 02, 2026
David Cutler joins WLL as counsel
Williams Litigation Lawyers LLP (WLL) has added David Cutler as counsel, effective April 1, 2026.
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April 02, 2026
We should never lose sight of the ‘access’ in access to justice
I’ve been following the ongoing evolution of paralegal licensure across other Canadian provinces and in select U.S. states for some time now. As an Ontario paralegal, it remains a privilege to be part of a licensed legal profession, particularly in a jurisdiction that was not only the first law society in Canada, but the first law society in the world to regulate and license paralegals.