Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino writes about the developments in Canada’s legal industry. She is also a news writer for Key Media’s other legal publications, Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Angelica is currently pursuing her law degree.

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New judges appointed to federal, tax, and provincial courts in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and NL

New judges appointed to federal, tax, and provincial courts in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and NL

They specialize in areas such as tax, estate, health, criminal, commercial, and Indigenous law

David and Joyce Milgaard's Law passed to address wrongful convictions

David and Joyce Milgaard's Law passed to address wrongful convictions

This new law establishes an independent Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission

Ont. Court of Appeal upholds marriage contract in spousal support dispute

Ont. Court of Appeal upholds marriage contract in spousal support dispute

The court highlighted the husband's extensive legal experience and capacity to understand contracts

BC Supreme Court removes siblings as litigation guardians amid conflict of interest concerns

BC Supreme Court removes siblings as litigation guardians amid conflict of interest concerns

The court questioned their neutrality due to evidence of strained relationships

Global Best in Law 2024 recognizes excellence in the legal industry

Global Best in Law 2024 recognizes excellence in the legal industry

Top legal professionals across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are being recognized

BC Supreme Court allows class action against Airbnb over real estate licensing claims

BC Supreme Court allows class action against Airbnb over real estate licensing claims

Plaintiff argued Airbnb's facilitation of rentals constitutes 'trading in real estate'

Federal Court overturns denial of Somali refugee's permanent residence application

Federal Court overturns denial of Somali refugee's permanent residence application

Key evidence supporting refugee status was not adequately considered: court

Information commissioners and ombuds call for ‘transparency by default’ in government services

Information commissioners and ombuds call for ‘transparency by default’ in government services

A joint resolution urged integrating transparency into government systems and processes

Ontario Superior Court finds surgeon liable for nerve damage in medical malpractice case

Ontario Superior Court finds surgeon liable for nerve damage in medical malpractice case

The injury is exceptional and indicative of a breach of standard care: court

BC Court of Appeal upholds award for loss of future earning capacity in chronic pain case

BC Court of Appeal upholds award for loss of future earning capacity in chronic pain case

The court found the pain and reduced work capacity posed a substantial risk of early retirement