David Sowemimo: Top 25 influential lawyer advocating for justice

Hear how the Watchmaker Injury Law founder's advocacy earned a Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer award

Law Society of British Columbia publishes 2023 annual report

The report highlighted progress in areas such as truth and reconciliation and access to justice

Privacy Commissioner calls for interoperable privacy laws at Alberta committee review

He emphasized aligning federal and provincial privacy laws to simplify regulatory compliance

BC Supreme Court declares injuries sustained in two separate car accidents indivisible

Both incidents caused the plaintiff's chronic pain and lasting limitations on her life and work

Canada endorses global effort for age-assurance standards to protect children's privacy

The initiative promotes principles focused on user privacy and regulatory consistency

Ontario court allows divorce to proceed independently despite concerns over ongoing lawsuit in India

Respondent would not face a legal disadvantage in India as a result of the divorce's severance

Airlines must reimburse passengers according to federal regulations, SCC rules

The high court dismissed multiple airlines' challenge to Canadian Transportation Agency rules

BC lawyer admits to sexual misconduct, resigns from practice two weeks after announcing retirement

The LSBC says Stuart Zukerman's misconduct spans more than two decades

Sarah Teich: Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer shares her fight for human rights

The Human Rights Action Group president discusses her work in combating global human rights abuses

OPINION

Ousting an MLA for defending the accused undermines the very system that protects us

Sustainability claims must be substantiated, or businesses will face legal and reputational consequences

Economic decoupling, sanctions, and supply chain rewiring are forcing corporations to adapt

The premier wastes millions on helicopters while ignoring the urgent need for real justice reform

FEATURES

Sarah Teich: Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer shares her fight for human rights

The Human Rights Action Group president discusses her work in combating global human rights abuses

McCarthy Tetrault’s new CEO, Sunil Kapur, on his vision for the firm

Transitioning from labour lawyer to law firm head, he plans to focus on talent, diversity, and client needs

The CBA’s new president Lynne Vicars on reinforcing public trust in Canada's justice system

Vicars aims to promote responsible tech use and raise awareness about judicial independence

Setting down roots at Howie Sacks & Henry

Samantha Shatz shares insights on her chosen specialization and the nuances of cauda equina syndrome

INTERNATIONAL

Former Constantine Cannon and Robins Kaplan lawyers launch antitrust law firm

The new firm is structured to address antitrust issues from multiple perspectives

International Bar Association releases report on AI’s impact and ethical governance in law

While law firms see AI as a competitive advantage, they have yet to develop policies for its use

US district court orders Iraq to pay former legal counsel for unpaid services

Mills Law Group has represented the Iraqi government in various legal matters since 2004

King & Spalding seeks dismissal of lawsuit over its diversity job program

A lawyer alleged that the program discriminated against her because she is white and heterosexual