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B.C. mink farmers drop legal challenge of ban, citing costs after 4-year fightMink farmers in British Columbia and elsewhere in Canada are dropping their legal challenge over a pandemic-era ban in the province due to what they say are excessive legal fees.PoliticsDec 17
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Quebec unions launch legal fight against Law 14On Monday, the CSQ, CSN, FTQ, CSD and the APT filed a lawsuit in Quebec superior court, arguing Law 14 infringes on workers' rights and gives the government unprecedent power.CanadaDec 1
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Kneecap launches defamation case against Liberal MP over entry ban videoThe legal action comes after government documents revealed the Prime Minister’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency were not 'involved' in Vince Gasparro's announcement.PoliticsDec 1
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Alleged ‘cocaine lawyer’ for Ryan Wedding has legal licence suspended in OntarioAn Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin has had his licence to practice law suspended.CrimeDec 5
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Grieving family begins lengthy legal process seeking justice for slain Kelowna womanJames Plover, who is Bailey McCourt's estranged husband, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of the mother of two children.CanadaNov 25
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Nova Scotia justice minister wants Mi’kmaq chiefs to help crack down on illegal cannabisThe Nova Scotia government is cracking down on illegal cannabis dispensaries, which it says outnumber legal NSLC stores in the province.CanadaDec 4
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Alberta Teachers’ Association challenging law that used notwithstanding clause to end strikeThe Alberta Teachers Association says it has filed an application asking for a judge to immediately pause the law until a full constitutional challenge is heard.EducationNov 6
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Corey Haim’s mother calls Corey Feldman’s accusations ‘defamatory and hurtful’Judy Haim called Feldman’s claims 'so defamatory and hurtful to my son’s legacy' and said she is considering taking legal action against him.EntertainmentDec 19
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U.K. to start enforcing new travel permit rules for Canadian visitorsCanadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without an electronic travel authorization starting next February, or face being denied boarding.CanadaNov 27
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Ontario’s online gamblers could legally bet against people outside Canada: courtThe Court of Appeal for Ontario gave its opinion in a 4-1 split decision released today, more than a year after the Ontario government asked it to rule on the issue.EntertainmentNov 12
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U.S. Supreme Court says no to overturning legalization of same-sex marriageThe United States Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.U.S. NewsNov 10
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Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid ongoing trialNetanyahu, who has been at war against Israel’s legal system over the charges, said the request would help unify the country at a time of momentous change in the region.WorldNov 30
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Blake Lively requests $161M in damages amid Justin Baldoni legal battleThe actor's legal team claims that she suffered $71 million in lost business profits from her haircare line and her beverage companies.EntertainmentNov 7
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Quebec medical specialists announce legal challenge of new compensation lawThe bill, which was fast-tracked through Quebec's legislature and adopted Saturday, prohibits doctors from using pressure tactics that could interfere with access to care.CanadaOct 28
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Miss Universe judge quits days before pageant, claims finalists pre-chosenOmar Harfouch formally warned 'all past and current judges' that 'participation in the final jury of Miss Universe may legally implicate them in an act of global-scale fraud.'TrendingNov 19
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Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuitThe family of a 78-year-old man who died after waiting seven hours for care in a Fredericton hospital has settled a legal action they filed against the province’s health authority.CanadaNov 13
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New Brunswick hospital ordered to pay man $5K because staff didn’t speak FrenchPaul Ouellet brought forward his legal challenge after staff at the Moncton hospital couldn't speak with him in French on numerous occasions in 2020.CanadaNov 6
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States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food paymentsStates administering a federal food aid program serving about 42 million Americans faced uncertainty Monday over whether they can — and should — provide full monthly benefits during an ongoing legal battle involving the U.S. government shutdown.HealthNov 10
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SNAP food aid gets to people in some states while others remain in limbo amid court battlesPeople in some U.S. states are able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits this weekend while those elsewhere are still waiting for November food benefits delayed by a protracted legal battle over the federal government shutdown.HealthNov 8
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‘We’ll be moving’: Alberta transgender children, families brace for legal changesLast year, Alberta became the first province to pass legislation banning doctors from prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to children under 16.CanadaOct 13