C.J. Wagner says top court ‘exploring’ provision of mediation in cases where leave to appeal denied

Ontario Bar Association legal conference touches on significant appeals, insurance law

Cris Best: The issue of duty of care in CRA collections and negligence claims "...CRA collections actions pursuant to legislation, even when resulting in harm to taxpayers, do not attract liability for negligence."

Gary Mitchell: How senior lawyers can leverage their juniors in business development and marketing | Gary Mitchell "A structured plan that combines mentorship, delegation and collaboration can unlock the full potential of the junior workforce..."

Michael Stangarone and Kira Beck: Damages upheld in case where submissions ‘reflected prejudice antithetical to Canadian values’ "The court aptly stated, "....The submissions are reprehensible and have no place in a Canadian courtroom.”

Norman Douglas: Milburn Pennybags "If I can meet people face to face, I can solve the world's problems, because I know the Art of the Deal. I am the greatest man the world has ever seen."

Virani extols more diverse bench; says he’s working to get new wrongful conviction review body going

Laurie LaPalme, Marisa Coggin and Jesse Collins-Swartz: Alberta Superintendent of Insurance clarifies reinsurance of third-party risks by captive insurers "...the Alberta Superintendent’s interpretation offers more flexibility..."

Daniel J. EscottL How outdated tech hurts criminal courts: Higher courts fear virtual shift "Addressing these tensions requires strategic investment, judicial adaptation, and a recognition that justice must be both efficient and dignified... "

Jean-Guillaume Shooner and Vanessa Clusiau: GST/HST input tax credits for dentists: CRA revokes longstanding administrative arrangement "...dentists may find that the revocation imposes an additional administrative burden going forward..."

Eileen M. Martin @LippesMathias: TN immigration classifications that do not require degrees "When applying for status [for] positions that do no require degrees, be prepared for heightened scrutiny, and have a very clear...well-organized application..."

Amelia Yiu: Practising law in the age of social media Social media has changed our world.  Rather than ignoring the platforms, we as lawyers can elevate the conversations and provide...influence, guidance, education and reflection.

Jacob Murad: When is the right time to start your own practice? "You may also realize that, like many other things, the fear of what you predict may happen was worse than what actually occurs."

Renee Jiang: Ethics considerations for lawyers advertising on social media "When answering legal questions or responding to prospective clients on social media, lawyers should be mindful not to inadvertently create a lawyer-client relationship..."

Murray Gottheil @Gottheil -- Partnership: She left the suds in the bucket and the clothes on the line "Some of my best client work involved partnership break-ups. They can become very nasty, very quickly."

Lawyer says decision affirms role of habeas corpus as essential remedy for upholding rule of law

Top judge says SCC wants to hear more private law cases, urges Canadians to ‘fight for’ rule of law

Steve Benmor: Upholding the integrity of marriage contracts "If spouses could routinely invalidate Marriage Contracts... the legal system would be forced to evaluate the validity of every Marriage Contract on a case-by-case basis."

Murray Gottheil @Gottheil -- Partnerships: All for one, but me for me "For people who are seeking to join a partnership, it is important that they grasp the importance of firm culture, and understand what is important to them and whether they will fit in."

Law firms combine class actions against railway companies related to 2021 Lytton wildfire