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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BC Supreme Court cuts personal injury award over alcohol abuse that delayed recovery

BC Supreme Court cuts personal injury award over alcohol abuse that delayed recovery

The plaintiff started drinking excessive amounts following a car accident

NS Court of Appeal rules in mother's favour in a custody dispute, rejects bias allegations

NS Court of Appeal rules in mother's favour in a custody dispute, rejects bias allegations

It upheld findings regarding the mother's ability to provide a stable environment for the child

BC Supreme Court orders realtor to surrender profits for breaching fiduciary duties

BC Supreme Court orders realtor to surrender profits for breaching fiduciary duties

Despite the client's offers, another buyer purchased the property with the realtor's help

Union declining to grieve termination still fulfilled its duty of fair representation: court

Union declining to grieve termination still fulfilled its duty of fair representation: court

Employee's refusal to comply with treatment plans warranted his dismissal from employment: court

Fifteen-year limitation period barred claims against lawyer for negligent will drafting: Ont. court

Fifteen-year limitation period barred claims against lawyer for negligent will drafting: Ont. court

Court said statutory deadline ensures legal certainty and prevents indefinite legal responsibility

Andrew Brown appointed judge of Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court

Andrew Brown appointed judge of Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court

He served as deputy chief federal prosecutor for the Atlantic region

Intellectual Property Office to launch project requiring trademark owners to prove active use

Intellectual Property Office to launch project requiring trademark owners to prove active use

The initiative seeks to reduce obstacles for businesses seeking to register new marks

New amendments enable French language use in BC Supreme Court divorce cases

New amendments enable French language use in BC Supreme Court divorce cases

The changes remove the need for litigants to hire French interpreters in Divorce Act proceedings

Ont. Superior Court dismisses decade-old parking lot accident case over delays and non-compliance

Ont. Superior Court dismisses decade-old parking lot accident case over delays and non-compliance

The court rejected arguments that difficulties in securing legal counsel justified the delays

Canadian Lawyer report reveals key trends in legal salaries across Canada

Canadian Lawyer report reveals key trends in legal salaries across Canada

It analyzes compensation by region and specialization to outline the current state of the market