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2020-06-30 20:29
Uber’s arbitration clause denied its drivers access to courts, the top court ruled. But the question on everyone's mind was left unanswered Read More
2020-06-29 18:00
Resolving legal disputes has to focus on the needs of the users of our justice system, and helping them access better outcomes Read More
2020-06-25 15:45
Yves Faguy speaks with Karen Eltis, the author of "Courts, Litigants and the Digital Age," about the pressing need to modernize our courts, the risks involved, and the precautions we should… Read More
2020-06-25 14:21
The law office of the future will look and feel different following the COVID-19 pandemic Read More
2020-06-25 14:00
Old habits die hard in the legal profession. This time might be different Read More
2020-06-24 13:39
We need to look at both short-term fixes and long-term solutions Read More
2020-06-23 18:15
Firms and new recruits alike are forced to adjust to shakeup in legal job market Read More
2020-06-18 20:18
A crisis like this is the perfect opportunity for law firms to reassess their risk governance frameworks Read More
2020-06-18 19:39
Dans notre premier épisode, Pascale Pageau, la présidente fondatrice de Delegatus et la présidente de l'ABC-QC, et Alexandre Désy, co-fondateur de la legaltech O… Read More
2020-06-18 16:13
To be found guilty of breaching bail conditions, accused people must know they are violating them, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Read More
2020-06-15 22:31
A look at Charter rights breaches by governments since the beginning of COVID-19, and what proportionality means Read More
2020-06-15 21:39
Could global regulatory markets be better at enforcing government policies? Read More
2020-06-15 12:11
When it comes to taking meaningful climate change action, is international trade law a friend or foe? Read More
2020-06-12 19:05
Sorting through the many privacy issues as businesses get their workplaces ready Read More
2020-06-12 18:09
‘Not inherently distinct’ rulings a headache for trademark applicants Read More
2020-06-11 18:25
Otherwise medical assistance in dying law would no longer be applied consistently across the country as of July 12 Read More
2020-06-10 18:47
Our interview with Cori Ghitter of the Law Society of Alberta and legal market analyst Jordan Furlong about much needed reforms to legal education Read More
2020-06-10 18:42
What purpose does police brutality serve in enforcing a lockdown during a pandemic? Read More
2020-06-09 14:57
Manitoba’s culture of pro bono work Read More
2020-06-08 13:27
CBA Immigration Law Section: Canada can protect both the public health and the human rights of vulnerable peoples without closing its border to refugee claimants Read More
2020-06-05 12:47
Federal proposal to suspend or extend court timelines isn’t always clear, and some of the measures aren’t necessary Read More
2020-06-02 09:41
It’s time for all actors in the justice system to adapt to the new realities created by the COVID-19 pandemic, if the system is to serve those seeking justice Read More
2020-06-01 18:54
The Supreme Court of Canada reaffirms the law of entrapment, with some extra guidance, in two “dial-a-dope” prosecutions Read More
2020-06-01 12:45
New York’s claim against Exxon failed, capping a years-long legal battle. But the company will face have to face another climate disclosure lawsuit Read More
2020-06-01 11:56
There’s more to the Competition Bureau’s $9.5 million settlement with Facebook over misleading privacy claims than the modesty of the sum Read More
2020-05-27 21:25
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou loses the first round in her fight against extradition. But the decision ultimately falls to the Attorney-General Read More
2020-05-27 17:12
Yves Faguy speaks with Laura van Wyngaarden and Peter Aprile to discuss how COVID-19 could change the way we work in the legal sector Read More
2020-05-27 14:44
The impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system Read More
2020-05-26 14:25
The rules around public disclosure of climate-related risks are evolving rapidly Read More
2020-05-26 14:10
The climate change resolution is divisive and not in the fundamental interest of the CBA Read More
2020-05-26 13:42
Climate change raises issues of justice and equality. Lawyers from all practice areas have a role to play in crafting a response Read More
2020-05-25 13:25
Working Group’s concerns revolve around the question of personal autonomy Read More
2020-05-25 12:40
The challenge of interpreting immigration policy in the time of COVID-19 Read More
2020-05-22 18:24
Alberta Court of Appeal made bold changes to constitutional law doctrine in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act Reference Read More
2020-05-22 11:29
Covid-19 could alter the legal landscape for commercial insurance Read More
2020-05-21 14:05
Supreme Court grants leave to hear Chouhan case Read More
2020-05-20 14:08
The pandemic has offered a rare opportunity to observe the exercise of emergency law-making powers in Canada, and in particular, the exercise of legislative powers by the executive Read More
2020-05-20 12:55
How Lawson Lundell gets its lawyers to give back Read More
2020-05-19 18:16
The pandemic has business competitors looking to collaborate with one another, but they must proceed cautiously Read More
2020-05-19 17:00
Regulations supporting Divorce Act amendments need clarity Read More
2020-05-12 12:16
Uncertainty the new normal for recent grads and law students amid COVID-19 Read More
2020-05-12 11:51
As the pandemic drags on, can the key players in the legal sector learn to work together to implement lasting and meaningful reforms? Read More
2020-05-11 14:37
Selon Léa Brière-Godbout, lauréate de la bourse Vicomte-Bennett de l’ABC, il existerait deux conceptions opposées de la discrimination Read More
2020-05-11 13:17
The trouble with legislating pandemic rules in Canada Read More
2020-05-11 12:20
The CBA launches an online journey through Indigenous Canada Read More
2020-05-08 21:17
The top court lays out rules on funding to realize litigation assets Read More
2020-05-08 18:18
The profession must learn from the pandemic that it needs to recognize, celebrate and engage women in law who are parents Read More
2020-05-08 18:12
Borden Ladner Gervais builds on long tradition of supporting access to justice Read More
2020-05-07 12:35
Looking beyond COVID-19 at M&A activity Read More
2020-05-05 17:32
Law firms that have not yet applied should review their eligibility for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. But they need to be mindful of the issues surrounding pensions and benefits Read More
2020-05-04 15:59
Long-time CBA volunteer Kerry Lynne Findlay talks about life as a lawyer and in politics Read More
2020-05-04 14:18
Governance gap, self-isolation key COVID-19 issues for Indigenous Peoples Read More
2020-05-01 13:27
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has suspended immigration proceedings while the country practises social distancing in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. But that could creat… Read More
2020-04-29 13:42
Our courts are facing a monumental challenge ahead in managing the flood of family litigation Read More
2020-04-28 17:33
Members to examine in the wake of pandemic crisis systemic changes to improve the federal legal and justice systems overall Read More
2020-04-27 20:09
COVID-19 restrictions on asylum-seekers could contravene international law Read More
2020-04-24 12:00
Outsourcing is a viable business strategy for small and solo firms Read More
2020-04-23 13:01
There's much to think about before hanging out your shingle Read More
2020-04-22 17:07
Advice for small firms and solo practitioners during COVID-19 pandemic Read More
2020-04-22 14:57
Court shutdowns are temporary, but could bring about more permanent changes in the landscape for small and solo practitioners Read More
2020-04-21 17:39
En matière d'urgence sanitaire, il faut se poser les bonnes questions Read More
2020-04-21 13:02
How far should our system of justice go in freeing our inmates in light of COVID-19? Read More
2020-04-20 19:23
What role must law societies play in guiding the legal profession towards eliminating the pay gap? Read More
2020-04-20 18:07
The University of Calgary law professor on Canada’s patchwork of laws addressing domestic violence Read More
2020-04-17 13:13
We need a systemic response to cybermisogyny and cyberracism now more than ever Read More
2020-04-15 15:05
Parents must exercise their joint parental authority even in the time of coronavirus Read More
2020-04-15 14:46
The pandemic is accelerating the spread of Big Data. Canadian law and regulation will have to find a way to keep up Read More
2020-04-15 13:04
A data protection impact assessment is effective compliance tool for businesses Read More
2020-04-15 00:42
Des enjeux pour l'avenir de la profession juridique Read More
2020-04-14 15:07
Considerations for in-house counsel in managing the impact of COVID-19 Read More
2020-04-10 12:38
Social distancing legislation fails to consider its impact on vulnerable populations and criminalized communities Read More
2020-04-07 11:49
As COVID-19 plays out, corporate counsel must move fast and focus first on their material contracts. Here's how to do it strategically Read More
2020-04-06 16:32
New powers for the Commissioner of Patents under Canada’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Act Read More
2020-04-06 15:25
Immediate measures needed to deal with the pandemic, and an explosive situation, in federal institutions Read More
2020-04-06 13:32
Changes to legislation, education needed to protect children’s rights Read More
2020-04-06 13:00
It’s an access to justice issue, and it’s time to follow the lead of other provinces who are adapting to meet the needs of our time Read More
2020-04-02 18:24
Law firms and businesses applying for the new wage subsidy will need to ensure their accounting is consistent Read More
2020-04-01 14:20
Competition Section makes recommendations on U.S. vertical mergers guidelines Read More
2020-04-01 11:55
Coronavirus is exposing the weaknesses of the court system in Canada Read More
2020-03-30 19:24
CRA must accept forms with a digital or facsimile signature in the same manner as a wet signature Read More
2020-03-30 14:14
What the pandemic could mean for the future of our global economy Read More
2020-03-26 12:00
A departing firm leader has a responsibility to set up a smooth transition Read More
2020-03-26 12:00
It is easily forgotten that law firm leaders were once junior lawyers. Their advice can be instructive Read More
2020-03-26 12:00
Folami Jones on the ongoing quest for equitable justice Read More
2020-03-24 12:14
We need to give more consideration to aiding state access to international courts and tribunals Read More
2020-03-23 18:50
Some tips on how to be a lawyer, and a feminist, working from home in the age of COVID-19 Read More
2020-03-23 14:47
Moving online during COVID-19 is going to be a learning curve for everyone. Here's some advice for law professors Read More
2020-03-20 13:06
What will be the business and legal fallout from COVID-19? Read More
2020-03-20 12:57
De nombreuses personnes voient leur capacité d’exécuter leurs obligations contractuelles sérieusement compromise depuis l’éclosion de la pandém… Read More
2020-03-20 12:00
How lawyers are helping women benefit more from the wealth created by the extractive sector Read More
2020-03-19 12:00
The Vancouver-based lawyer on why Canada’s legal privacy framework still has some growing up to do Read More
2020-03-17 14:32
In its decisions, the Supreme Court of Canada has shed light on how we can make the justice system more accessible Read More
2020-03-16 14:05
In a pandemic, traditional ways of running a law firm need to be reconsidered Read More
2020-03-12 12:37
Remember, no one is entitled to the position Read More
2020-03-10 15:24
CBA comments on proposed multi-employer pension framework Read More
2020-03-09 17:25
With a strong commitment to social justice, mentorship and the rule of law, Patricia DeGuire has touched many lives throughout her successful legal career Read More
2020-03-09 15:32
Political attacks on the judiciary around the world are increasingly worrisome. Respect for the institution cannot be taken for granted in Canada Read More
2020-03-05 14:00
Avec les suites qu’on lui connaît, l’injonction accordée à GasLink à l’encontre de Wet’suwet’en qui lui bloquaient l’accè&hell…Read More
2020-03-04 15:53
It’s long overdue, but will a review really make it easier for the OSC to cooperate with other provincial regulators? Read More
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