Recent decisions confirm presumptive prejudgment interest rate for non-pecuniary damages

Court of Appeal fixes rate at 5%, settles long-standing debate: Bogoroch & Associate’s Ryan Marinacci

Register now for table and tickets to the 2024 Lexpert Rising Stars Awards

The gala recognizing Canada's top lawyers 40 and under will take place on November 19, 2024 in Toronto

SCC says witness statement should not have been admitted in criminal case, orders new trial

Majority decision questioned reliability of an out-of-court statement by a witness and accomplice

Nearly half of voters at heated LSBC meeting vote to amend Indigenous intercultural course

Multiple members spoke out against a resolution they said fed into residential school denialism

Ontario Court of Appeal enforces two-year limitation for estate claims in unjust enrichment dispute

The court rejected the application of the ten-year period under the Real Property Limitations Act

NS Court of Appeal dismisses motion to recuse judge in child support appeal

The court emphasized that judicial impartiality is strongly presumed

Ontario Superior Court allows Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions class action to proceed

Ontario Superior Court allows Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions class action to proceed

FCA denies taxpayer’s bid for more time to object to Canada Revenue Agency’s reassessments

The CRA denied the taxpayer's request for housing rebates for properties purchased in 2016 and 2017

PEI Supreme Court rejects Air Canada's bid for security for costs in passenger injury lawsuit

A US resident sued the company for injuries sustained while boarding

OPINION

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

They provide visibility, credibility, and new avenues for those who were historically left out

These practical steps can transform legal culture to promote mental health and equity

FEATURES

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

Cassels’ client listening program uses constructive feedback to strengthen client bonds

The program launched in January to improve client retention

Richard Jones, counsel at Brownlee LLP, on becoming one of a handful of water experts in Canada

Alberta lawyer was drawn to the practice area's merging of history and law

INTERNATIONAL

Judicial panel rejects misconduct complaint against judges in Columbia law clerk boycott

In a letter, the judges called Columbia an 'incubator of bigotry'

Hogan Lovells to close offices in Warsaw, Johannesburg, and Sydney amid strategic refocus

The firm plans to focus on driving growth in more strategic locations, such as London and New York

International Bar Association annual conference focuses on judicial independence and rule of law

Conference brought together legal professionals from over 100 countries