Canadian Lawyer MagRCMP and DND face workplace bullying and racism lawsuits in Federal Court By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 McPhee Barristers, Klein Lawyers representing plaintiffs in class actions in Federal Court roundup
Canadian Lawyer MagCanada introduces legislation to establish Public Complaints and Review Commission By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Creating independent review body to boost public trust in law enforcement, border services agencies
Canadian Lawyer MagCBA raises concern over proposed law aiming to address COVID-19 impact on criminal court operations By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Parties’ consent should serve as guiding principle to determine if accused may appear remotely: CBA
Canadian Lawyer MagBlakes, Torys assist in Tenaz Energy’s $34-million acquisition of U.K.’s MENA-focused SDX Energy By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Deals this week also include Brookfield’s $6.5-billion U.K. addition to home-improvement portfolio
Canadian Lawyer MagNB Court of Appeal prioritizes parent-child relationship over half-siblings in custody case By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Each criterion of analysis of best interests of the child need not be separately discussed
Canadian Lawyer MagEmployee review of employer does not necessarily relate to public interest: Ontario Court of Appeal By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Company filed defamation action against publisher of critical review by unidentified worker
Canadian Lawyer MagCourt can interfere in estate with executor deadlock: B.C. Supreme Court By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Multiple executors couldn’t agree on how to dispose of late father’s house
Canadian Lawyer MagBC Supreme Court dismisses $100,000 claim for damages from woman bitten by friend’s dog By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Dog had displayed no propensity to harm people; risk of bite was reasonably foreseeable
Canadian Lawyer MagJury decides merits of artistic purpose defence in child pornography case: Alberta Court of Appeal By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 Trial judge should not pre-emptively decide substantial merits of defence in air of reality test
Canadian Lawyer MagDismissed wrongfully in Ontario? Here are the things you should do By Canadian Lawyer Mag May 26, 2022 First, don’t panic and don’t sign anything: employment lawyer Stuart Rudner