Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: July 15, 2024 update

Six law firms made new announcements

Final changes to competition laws will require more sophisticated merger analysis: Blakes lawyers

Full package of amendments will significantly change M&A landscape in Canada

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds paramedics' convictions over death of shooting victim

The paramedics' belief about the superficiality was not reasonable given the circumstances

BC Court of Appeal upholds class action certification in Capital One data breach case

The claims of intrusion upon seclusion and breach of confidence were not actionable: court

BC Supreme Court awards damages for chronic pain and mental health issues from car accident

Court found accident caused or contributed significantly to most of the claimed injuries

Ontario Superior Court upholds pharmacist's suspension and practice restrictions

He was convicted of multiple charges including luring a person under 14 for a sexual offence

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Bo Rothstein leads Farris LLP as managing partner, shaping future legal talent

From securities work to Lexpert Rising Stars judge, Rothstein discusses strategy, diversity, and technology

Scope of 'intrusion on seclusion' tort in Canada has narrowed since recognized in 2012: lawyers

Many class actions followed Ontario appeal court decision in Jones v. Tsige: Dentons lawyers

Damilola Katibi's journey from Nigeria to becoming senior counsel at Vale Canada

The Lexpert Rising Stars judge speaks about mentoring international lawyers and sustainable mining

INTERNATIONAL

Paul Hastings enhances white-collar defense practice with litigator Renato Mariotti

Mariotti has advised clients on internal investigations and developing internal compliance programs

Weil Gotshal & Manges expands West Coast Presence with new offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Tana Ryan leads the new LA office, while Navneeta Rekhi joins the San Francisco office

Lawyers seek access to Johnson & Johnson communications in talcum powder lawsuit

They claimed the data must be accessible under a crime-fraud exception to lawyer-client privilege

Judge acquits 28 individuals in Panama Papers Money laundering case

Evidence against the defendants did not comply with chain-of-custody rules