Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino writes about the developments in Canada’s legal industry. She is also a news writer for Key Media’s other legal publications, Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Angelica is currently pursuing her law degree.

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Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 13, 2024 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: May 13, 2024 update

Six law firms made new announcements

Federation of Law Societies raises concerns over BC’s Legal Professions Act

Federation of Law Societies raises concerns over BC’s Legal Professions Act

The Federation echoed BC legal regulator's concerns regarding the independence of the legal profession

Federal Court rules in favour of US not-for-profit in trademark infringement case

Federal Court rules in favour of US not-for-profit in trademark infringement case

The US entity filed a lawsuit against a Canadian federal corporation sharing the same name

BC Supreme Court upholds solicitor-client privilege in medical negligence case

BC Supreme Court upholds solicitor-client privilege in medical negligence case

References to legal advice and medical records did not constitute a waiver of privilege: court

Ontario Superior Court rejects request for the production of class counsel’s dockets

Ontario Superior Court rejects request for the production of class counsel’s dockets

Dockets are generally required only in exceptional cases to determine costs: court

BC Supreme Court rules for equal asset division in Port Alberni property dispute

BC Supreme Court rules for equal asset division in Port Alberni property dispute

The case involved a long-standing dispute between former spouses

UK’s Legal Aid Agency extends criminal legal aid contracts for enhanced stability

UK’s Legal Aid Agency extends criminal legal aid contracts for enhanced stability

The initiative aims to alleviate the stress associated with frequent bidding processes

Clifford Chance recruits partners from Shearman & Sterling, White & Case as it expands US presence

Clifford Chance recruits partners from Shearman & Sterling, White & Case as it expands US presence

The UK-based law has welcomed U.S.-based partners Todd Lowther and Chang-Do Gong

England and Wales offers free counselling for jurors impacted by distressing trials

England and Wales offers free counselling for jurors impacted by distressing trials

The pilot program will offer six free counselling sessions with specialist experts

Study shows dual chief legal officer and corporate secretary roles reduce legal risks for companies

Study shows dual chief legal officer and corporate secretary roles reduce legal risks for companies

These companies experience fewer shareholder litigation, regulatory violations, and penalties