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

The firm has appointed Christopher Bown as leader of its patent group in Canada

Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers directory is now live

The annual guide profiles top-ranked Canadian lawyers advising US and international clients

BC Supreme Court cuts personal injury award over alcohol abuse that delayed recovery

The plaintiff started consuming excessive amounts of alcohol following a car accident

NS Court of Appeal rules in mother's favour in a custody dispute, rejects bias allegations

It upheld findings regarding the mother's ability to provide a stable environment for the child

BC Supreme Court orders realtor to surrender profits for breaching fiduciary duties

Despite the client's offers, another buyer purchased the property with the realtor's help

Gordon Putnam named assistant chief justice for Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton

Christine A. Palmer and Emem Madu also join the bench as justices

Union declining to grieve termination still fulfilled its duty of fair representation: court

Employee's refusal to comply with treatment plans warranted his dismissal from employment: court

Fifteen-year limitation period barred claims against lawyer for negligent will drafting: Ont. court

Court said statutory deadline ensures legal certainty and prevents indefinite liability

Andrew Brown appointed judge of Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court

He served as deputy chief federal prosecutor for the Atlantic region

OPINION

Past political pledges for reform ring hollow as court delays and funding cuts persist

I learned that community and a sense of purpose is one of the best ways to improve mental health

Publicly funded databases like CanLII are vital; the right to exploit them for profit isn't

High rates of burnout among lawyers can drive toxic workplace behaviours

FEATURES

Caroline Zayid on litigation, client service and leading at the Ontario office of McCarthy Tétrault

She will serve again as a judge for the Canadian Law Awards this year

For Fraser MacLean, successful family law practice is a team effort

MacLean, who fought Canada’s first case of AI-hallucinated case law last year, reflects on his work

Mining law, M&A trends, and ESG: Lavery's Josianne Beaudry on navigating complex challenges

Beaudry will serve again as a judge for the Canadian Law Awards this year

Osgoode's new simulation-based learning tool aims to merge ethical and practical legal skills

The designer speaks about his vision for redefining legal education through an innovative platform

INTERNATIONAL

Organizations prepping for more litigation in 2025: Norton Rose Fulbright survey

Companies recording more than US$1 billion in revenue hint at big litigation budgets

International Bar Association appoints Jaime Carey as first Chilean president

In another IBA first, Carey will split the two-year term with President-elect Claudio Visco

KPMG eyes US legal expansion in Big Four first

The accounting firm aims to capitalize on Arizona's relaxed law firm ownership rules