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How Donald Trump’s presidential win may impact his legal casesDonald Trump's U.S. presidential election victory on Wednesday will essentially end the criminal cases brought against him, at least for the four years he occupies the White House.U.S. NewsNov 6
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As new bike paths hit Montreal, why this local group is mulling legal actionIn Montreal, a group of residents is trying to hit the brakes on new bike lanes and threatening to sue the city over how it handles setting up cycling infrastructure.CanadaNov 19
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Legal fight deepens over plea deal for alleged mastermind of 9/11 attacksA U.S. military judge has scheduled hearings for the defendants to enter guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences despite Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's effort to squash them.U.S. NewsNov 13
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Ford’s toughening rhetoric on homeless encampments amid many legal barriersThe number of encampments in downtowns large and small across the province has grown in recent years, with mayors demanding solutions.PoliticsNov 4
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship owners to pay US$100M to settle federal lawsuitThe settlement comes a month after the U.S. Justice Department sued to recover funds that the government spent to clear the underwater debris and reopen the city’s port.U.S. NewsOct 24
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N.S. barristers’ society welcomes report on ‘prevalent’ racism in legal systemThe governing council of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has voted to accept the recommendations in a report on how to better address systemic racism in the legal community.CanadaOct 30
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Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 casesOntario taxpayers have forked over $4.3 million in legal fees after the province lost two court cases defending a wage-cap law that was struck down as unconstitutional.PoliticsOct 15
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After years of legal battles, Montreal suburb kills 64 deer in parkThe meat from the cull in Longueuil, located just south of Montreal, will be donated to a local food bank for distribution by the end of the year.CanadaOct 25
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B.C. port union files constitutional challenge of back-to-work orderThe union representing port supervisors in British Columbia is challenging the legal and constitutional authority of the federal labour minister to order them back to work.PoliticsNov 20
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Opposition to Calgary’s citywide rezoning change enters courtroomLawyers for those opposed to Calgary's zoning change argued to pause the city from issuing development permits under the new zoning rules until a judicial review is complete.PoliticsOct 7
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Calgary council to debate development pause, infrastructure review for Bowness, MontgomeryThe motion cleared a technical review by Calgary's executive committee Thursday, despite some concerns of potential legal risk from a temporary development pause.CanadaNov 8
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Gender justice groups say changes to B.C.’s Name Act are harming survivorsThe call for the repeal of the Name Amendment Act comes from groups that include Gender-Affirming Healthcare, the Canadian Bar Association's BC branch and the Trans Legal Clinic.CrimeNov 7
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UCP facing anger, uncertainty over trio of bills affecting trans and gender-diverse AlbertansNew legislation affecting trans and gender-diverse Albertans tabled in the UCP legislature this week has many warning of legal battles.EducationNov 1
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As possible Canada Post strike looms, who could see biggest impact?Contract talks will see a cooling-off period expire on Saturday and workers could legally strike as of Sunday if a 72-hour notice is given.CanadaOct 31
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Manitoba chief electoral officer calls for legislation against disinformationManitoba's chief electoral officer is calling for a legal crackdown on disinformation about provincial elections, including the spread of false information.PoliticsOct 28
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McGill agrees to drop legal challenge of law faculty union, officially ending strikeLaw professors suspended their strike and returned to classrooms last week, but had threatened to walk out again if a deal with the university was not reached.EducationOct 7
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boysThe lawsuits are the latest in a wave of legal actions in which accusers allege they were sexually assaulted by Combs at parties and meetings over the last two decades.EntertainmentOct 29
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Alberta gives Ottawa legal challenge ultimatum over Impact Assessment ActAlberta's provincial UCP government has given the federal government a four-week deadline to adjust the Impact Assessment Act to its liking or face a legal challenge.PoliticsOct 6
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Longueuil begins controversial deer cull to reduce population in local parkThe city just south of Montreal has been trying to carry out a cull since 2020, but it faced a strong backlash and legal challenges from animal rights groups.CanadaOct 22
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U.K. urges India to co-operate with Canada amid diplomatic disputeAmid the ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India, the U.K. has called on New Delhi to co-operate with Ottawa's legal process.CanadaOct 16