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Nearly nine out of 10 legal cats prefer cybersecurity
According to a new Canadian survey, nearly nine out of 10 lawyers are aiming to increase their cybersecurity resources.
Open and shut Qase
Canadian technology startup Qase launches new service seeking to transform how people find and work with lawyers around the globe.
The stubborn billable hour
Lawyers surveyed in Canadian Lawyer's 2019 Legal Fees Survey say fee reductions are unlikely, and suggests the billable hour is far from dead.
Dentons in transformative technology move
Dentons launches Dentons Data in Canada to meet challenges of the digital economy,as firms sees critical mass of client demand.
Corporate counsel candidates in law society election diversity drive
In-house counsel seek influential role in Ontario's law society decision-making body and bring more diversity perspectives to the election.
What's sauce for the Canada goose….
Woeful tale of two companies as Justin Trudeau faces calls to resign over SNC-Lavalin corruption and angers China over Huawei, but at least makes US happy.
Canada's chief justice in pro bono call
The Supreme Court of Canada chief justice emphasizes importance of pro bono work in signature speech.
Canada's online court hits the road
Canada's online court prepares next step by taking over majority of road traffic accident claims next April, as other jurisdictions watch on.
Agribusiness bales law firms in Canadian prairies
Agribusiness remains a stable source of work for law firms across the Prairies, but the profession is also adapting for the future.
National securities regulator is constitutional, says Canadian court
In long-running battle to create a national securities regulator, supreme court of Canada rules it is constitutional.
'Steady as she goes' as Canada regulates Cannabis in the workplace
Canada restricts cannabis in reference to the workplace, as Transport Canada first off the block with 'reminder' to the maritime industry.
Canadian firm accepting crypto-currency for legal services
Calgary firm McLeod Law is now accepting crypto-currency for its legal services, giving clients the option to pay in Bitcoin.
Report says Canadian government uses immigrants as AI 'lab rats'
Top university report says the Canadian government could be violating human rights in its approach to testing artificial intelligence.
Pipeline hits more legal problems as Canadian court reverses approval
The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal rejects Trans Mountain 'flawed' expansion plans, wants indigenous people consulted.
Canadian lawsuit aims to do a 'big tobacco' on Pharma
Forty opioid manufacturers and distributors hit by British Columbian class action lawsuit, claimants want 1990s 'big tobacco' legislation.
Ontario premier announces C$7.6 million to fund 'legal SWAT teams'
Increasing gun violence leads to political action to create 'legal SWAT teams' led by a crown attorney, but lawyers casts doubts.
Keeping law out of the bedroom highlighted by lawyer's bigamy charge
Well-known Canadian lawyer is arrested and reported to law society, but a professor says allegations touch on larger ethical debates.
Payment in court! Judge orders cyberscammer to pay fine in crypto
Canadian case puts cyberscammer on the spot, ordering a Montreal businessman to pay a fine in cryptocurrency or go straight to jail.
Should've done a Neymar? Canadian soccer player loses appeal
Ontario court rules a soccer team and coach not negligent for assault during a game.
New Canadian chief justice in call for better communication
Canada's Supreme Court justice says the profession must find ways to communicate directly with the public.