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National pro bono group to aid with access to justice
As legal aid budgets are squeezed, more members of the public are looking for pro bono services to help with their legal needs. Into that gap comes the recently formed Pro Bono Canada. Incorporated...
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CanadaRestaurateur served cease-and-desist order by Las Vegas hotel and casino for using same name, The ProvinceCrown drops murder charge against Nova Scotia man in case of missing woman, Toronto...
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Global trend supports parliamentary say on deployment: expert
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent suggestion that he will not consult Parliament in deciding whether to send more troops to the Middle East has riled opposition leaders and runs contrary to...
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CanadaTeacher pleads guilty to professional misconduct at disciplinary hearing at the Ontario College of Teachers, Toronto StarDoctors accused of drugging and sexually assaulting medical student found...
View ArticleResponse to concerns over Canadian Lawyer September cover
Canadian Lawyer is very concerned about the reaction from some members of the bar to the cover of our September issue. We regret the image has been interpreted in a way that was never our intention.The...
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LSUC wants input on ABS options
If you have views on how the Law Society of Upper Canada should act when it comes to allowing non-lawyers to own law firms, now is the time to put in your two cents.The law society released a...
View ArticleNews Roundup - September 29, 2014
CanadaLaw allows temporary foreign worker to collect portion of wages owed by ex-employer, Calgary HeraldMan charged with drug trafficking acquitted after judge finds police officer fabricated...
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Is TWU referendum democracy or shirking of responsibility?
Is a referendum on Trinity Western University’s law school an exercise in democracy or a failure of leadership by the benchers of the Law Society of British Columbia? Either way, B.C. lawyers will have...
View ArticleNews Roundup - September 30, 2014
CanadaLaw enforcement urged to avoid using terrorist terminology and linking it to Muslim community, The ProvinceFocus placed on Luka Magnotta's state of mind at murder trial, Montreal GazetteCrown...
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McKercher, BLG lawyer recognized for pro bono work
A Saskatchewan law firm, a Calgary lawyer, and an Ontario program have received awards for their commitment to providing pro bono services to low-income individuals needing legal help.The 2014 Canadian...
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