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First Nation’s lawsuit challenging license to divert water to Kevin O’Leary’s data center can proceed

An Alberta court said O’Leary’s company is not a party to the lawsuit, can’t move to dismiss the case

Alberta law society names Allison Jandura, Joe Byram as Viscount Bennett Scholarship awardees

Jandura has practised at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, Byram at Nerland Lindsey in Calgary

Ontario Court of Appeal affirms partial settlement in business interruption insurance class action

Insurance broker for Aviva policies settled with insured dentists, dental corporations

Federal Court denies extension of time to assail letter upholding tax-free savings account taxes

Given delay of almost three years, judge finds no continued intention to pursue matter

Excellence that no longer stays quiet

How Shawn Wolfson turned Blaney McMurtry’s best-kept-secret reputation into a growth story

Features

Howie Sacks & Henry’s new practice area targets U.S. gun makers over trafficked firearms

Paul Miller explains how civil litigation is — and should be — a major force for public safety

Focus on intellectual property

Every month, Canadian Lawyer will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting the legal profession. All coverage through the month can be found here

Opinion

The value of seeking mentors from outside the legal profession

By Barbara De Dios

Moral injury: The wound the legal profession keeps calling burnout

By Jason Ward

The Benchwood Builders case should refocus defamation on reputation

By Hilary Young

BC lawyers are being asked to vote on climate – it may be their last chance

By Max Wilkinson

Rankings

Top Family Law Firm Teams in Canada: Leading Divorce and ADR Teams

Presenting Canadian Lawyer’s inaugural list of the 20 best family law firm teams in Canada for 2026, demonstrating what it looks like to practise exceptionally well and bypass court backlogs