Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 2:50 PM
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago. ... [read more]
Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 2:57 PM
New rules for condominiums are now in place in Alberta, with the province saying they will increase transparency, strengthen protection and provide faster alternatives for dispute resolution. ... [read more]
Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 2:37 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld an order requiring a law firm to return more than $1.7 million from a damages award to its former client, ruling that the firm’s contingency fee agreement did not entitle it to share in a $3.52-million award secured on appeal after the client retained new counsel. ... [read more]
Thursday, March 05, 2026 @ 2:30 PM
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has certified a class action for certain temporary workers challenging their contract terms including residence requirements, termination provisions, enforced seasonality and denial of employment insurance (EI) benefits despite paying into it. They argued the terms stemmed from motives to disadvantage racialized workers. ... [read more]
Wednesday, March 04, 2026 @ 4:40 PM
Manitoba has launched a public consultation on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on modernizing the province’s privacy laws and promoting responsible AI use, according to a March 4 release. ... [read more]
