Pulse
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March 06, 2025
Embattled Ontario law society CEO ‘no longer employed’ with regulator amid pay hike fallout
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) CEO Diana Miles is “no longer employed” with the regulator after a controversy regarding her salary came to light.
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March 06, 2025
Importance of exhausting remedies and policies in academic appeals
The recent Divisional Court ruling in Tariq v. Toronto Metropolitan University, 2024 ONSC 6037 deals with the importance of fairness and that universities must adhere to their policies to ensure student justice. It also underscores the need for students to follow proper processes when seeking accommodations for disabilities and challenging decisions.
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March 06, 2025
New partner welcomed by Robins Appleby LLP
Robins Appleby LLP announced that Joseph (Joey) Jamil is being admitted as a partner.
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March 06, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal launches Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law
Friday, March 7, is the deadline for entries to the first-ever Mary Lou Benotto Award for Excellence in Family Law, launched this year by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
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March 05, 2025
Robins Appleby LLP congratulates new partner
Toronto-based law firm Robins Appleby LLP announced that Philip Holdsworth has been admitted as a partner. Holdsworth is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group and, the firm says, is counsel for commercial and construction disputes, enforcement of security, fraud recovery and insolvency proceedings. A qualified arbitrator, he also represents clients in commercial arbitration, providing practical solutions for businesses navigating high-value disputes.
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March 05, 2025
Will judges be prohibited from using ChatGPT? | Steve Benmor
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and judicial decision-making is a topic of increasing relevance in courts worldwide, including in Canada.
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March 05, 2025
Uncovering shadows: The best technologies for rapidly tracking money launderers
In an era where financial crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, the tools available to combat money laundering have also evolved dramatically. Today, innovative technologies can identify suspicious activities and track potential money launderers in seconds. This article explores some of the most effective technologies currently in use, highlighting their features and how they contribute to the fight against financial crime.
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March 05, 2025
B.C. appoints four new Provincial Court judges
The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new Provincial Court judges to support access to justice.
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March 04, 2025
Canada hits U.S. with counter-tariffs, vows support for workers, businesses hurt by Trump trade war
Canadians must unite to fight back against the “very dumb” tariffs U.S. president Donald Trump has imposed under the “bogus” pretext of stopping fentanyl from entering the U.S. through Canada’s southern border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in announcing retaliatory tariffs and pledging to provide federal support for hard-hit workers and businesses, as well as to legally pursue trade remedies, if “unwarranted and unreasonable” U.S. tariffs last longer than “a few hours or a few days.”
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March 04, 2025
Aird & Berlis expands to Vancouver
Aird & Berlis has opened a new Vancouver office, home base to 12 lawyers who practise in the areas of Aboriginal law, financial services, real estate, energy, mining, natural resources, corporate, M&A, procurement, construction and infrastructure.