Lawyers
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Independent review of systemic discrimination at N.S. Barristers’ Society underwayThe society opened the process on April 14 with an apology on the main page of its website saying it acknowledges and regrets systemic discrimination in the justice system.CanadaMay 11
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Tribunal rehears proposal for 2 Homestead buildings on Queen and Ontario streetsA local planning appeal tribunal rehearing got underway to decide whether two apartment buildings can be built on Queen and Ontario streets.CanadaMar 30
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Dad-daughter duo creates podcast to teach criminal law to kidsA father and his daughter break down criminal law over a podcast for kids to understand.CrimeFeb 23
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British Columbia will not impose restrictions on inter-provincial travel, premier says"The review of our legal options made it clear we can't prevent people from travelling to British Columbia," Premier John Horgan said in a statement, Thursday.PoliticsJan 21
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Saskatchewan lawyers see uptick in will preparations during COVID-19 pandemicTwo Saskatoon lawyers say more people are looking into creating or updating their wills during the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthApr 20, 2020
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‘I cannot go back to work’: Legal fees eat up nearly 70% of B.C. woman’s ICBC settlementThe case of a B.C. woman receiving just $70,000 of a $243,000 settlement is being called the perfect example of a "broken" insurance system.PoliticsFeb 25, 2020
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‘Hot documents’: Ethiopian 737 Max crash victims, Boeing negotiate access to airplane’s papersThe lawyers, who are asking why the MAX continued flying after a Lion Air crash five months earlier, say the materials are critical for assessing liability by Boeing and punitive damages.WorldFeb 19, 2020
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Former clients of West Island snow-removal company seek answers at bankruptcy hearingBo Pelouse closed its doors on Dec. 29 and filed for bankruptcy in January. On Tuesday, the first meeting of its creditors took place in Dorval.WeatherFeb 11, 2020
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Sask. gov’t expects to pay upwards of $500K for outside lawyers in carbon tax caseJustice Minister Don Morgan estimates hiring MLT Aikins to help prepare arguments for the Supreme Court carbon tax case will cost upwards of half a million dollars.PoliticsNov 7, 2019
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Free call-in legal clinic in Quebec this weekendA call-in legal clinic courtesy of the Young Bar of Montreal association is back to answer questions Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET.CanadaOct 26, 2019
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