Canada

BC lawyer disbarred for second time after stealing client funds: LSBC tribunal

BC lawyer disbarred for second time after stealing client funds: LSBC tribunal

The tribunal said René Joan Gantzert stole tens of thousands of dollars from client

Federal court expedites lawsuit challenging prorogation of Parliament

Federal court expedites lawsuit challenging prorogation of Parliament

The court said faster resolution of the lawsuit could allow Parliament to address US tariff concerns

Supreme Court of Canada sets hearings for criminal cases with murder, porn, sexual assault charges

Supreme Court of Canada sets hearings for criminal cases with murder, porn, sexual assault charges

Cases scheduled at federal courts this week involve transportation, competition, trademark law

BLG partner representing applicant in $490-million commercial case

BLG partner representing applicant in $490-million commercial case

Chaitons and Dickinson Wright lawyers listed as reps in commercial list suits this past week

Gowling's new patent leader says changing IP market, patent office delays among challenges to tackle

Gowling's new patent leader says changing IP market, patent office delays among challenges to tackle

The firm has appointed Christopher Bown to head its patent group in Canada

Lead provincial Crown prosecutor appointed to address hate crimes in Manitoba

Lead provincial Crown prosecutor appointed to address hate crimes in Manitoba

The prosecutor will coordinate work of Manitoba Prosecution Service's hate crime working group