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CBA’s BC branch names Connor Bildfell president for 2026-27 term

The lawyer is representing the CBA in a challenge against a law reforming BC’s legal regulator

Canadian Bar Association announces provincial presidents for 2026-2027

The new heads stepped into their new roles on September 1

Alberta Court of King’s Bench recognizes new tort of intrusion upon seclusion in case against voyeur

Videos on convicted man’s devices recorded woman in work bathroom, plus 116 other people

BC Supreme Court awards spouses over $1M in damages after trespasser shot husband

Judge finds intentional infliction of mental suffering on wife who witnessed shooting

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

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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

5 of the top lawyer marketing agencies in Canada

5 of the top lawyer marketing agencies in Canada

A roundup of the agencies helping Canadian law firms build their online presence and win clients

Opinion

Ontario's cash bail law is unconstitutional – and Ford knows it

By Michael Spratt
Michael Spratt

The value of seeking mentors from outside the legal profession

By Barbara De Dios
Barbara De Dios

Moral injury: The wound the legal profession keeps calling burnout

By Jason Ward
Jason Ward

The Benchwood Builders case should refocus defamation on reputation

By Hilary Young
Hilary Young
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

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

The Canadian Law Awards 2026

Collaboration, innovation, and impact: highlights from the 2026 Canadian Law Awards

The Canadian Law Awards 2026

Best Pro Bono Law Firms in Canada | 5-Star Pro Bono Firms

Canadian Lawyer’s best pro bono law firms show what access to justice looks like when it is built into the practice, not bolted on

Best Pro Bono Law Firms in Canada | 5-Star Pro Bono Firms
Resources

Manitoba law society’s consultation for access to justice initiative shows need for systemic change

‘What We Heard from Community’ report notes upcoming roadmap will affirm shared foundation

Law firm succession planning: why most firms get it wrong

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

BC law society’s 2025 annual report spotlights progress on Indigenous, mental health initiatives

Bergeron Clifford's Warren WhiteKnight on compassion without false promises

International

Studies reveal that US judge pondered changing ruling in response to threats

By Jacqueline So

Judges feared for the safety of their families, installing panic buttons in their homes

Studies reveal that US judge pondered changing ruling in response to threats

UK Ministry of Justice confirms use of paid influencers for government campaigns

By Angelica Dino

Department declines to identify content creators, citing commercial interests

UK Ministry of Justice confirms use of paid influencers for government campaigns

Peruvian court sentences four men in murder-for-hire killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

By Angelica Dino

Lawyer says ruling could set precedent for other cases involving environmental defenders in Peru

Peruvian court sentences four men in murder-for-hire killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

UK government to institute ‘restriction zones’ for serious offenders

By Jacqueline So

This initiative, which takes effect in October, is the first of its kind in the world

UK government to institute ‘restriction zones’ for serious offenders

Meta settles teen social media addiction suit with US states for ~US$18 billion

By Jacqueline So

Watershed settlement also requires Meta to bolster child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram

Meta settles teen social media addiction suit with US states for ~US$18 billion