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The rulings that clarify when the defence of provocation should be put to jury

The rulings that clarify when the defence of provocation should be put to jury

What is the defence of provocation and when can it be used by defendants? In this article, we will discuss SCC rulings that define this type of defence

Why you need a lawyer to buy a business in Canada

Why you need a lawyer to buy a business in Canada

A lawyer to buy a business — or an M&A lawyer — can help companies who want to merge with or acquire an existing business in Canada

Scholar Carol Liao on why corporate law needs to urgently address climate change

Scholar Carol Liao on why corporate law needs to urgently address climate change

All lawyers must understand climate law, and young ones must lead: Top 25 Most Influential winner

California Supreme Court to strengthen oversight after bar exam failures

California Supreme Court to strengthen oversight after bar exam failures

The February exam's new hybrid format faced widespread technical and logistical issues

Largest compensatory damages awarded in Canadian law

Largest compensatory damages awarded in Canadian law

Find out the biggest compensatory damages awarded by Canadian courts. Learn historic settlements, including the factors that influenced awards

McGill Law's Sebastien Jodoin and Aaron Mills reappointed as Canada research chairs

McGill Law's Sebastien Jodoin and Aaron Mills reappointed as Canada research chairs

Their areas of interest include human rights, health, environmental law, and Indigenous law