ACTL report recommends law firms rethink mental health
Jonathan Rosenthal, a Toronto criminal lawyer who also sits as vice-chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers’ mental health awareness committee.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 3:14 PM
An organization representing trial lawyers in the United States and Canada is highlighting mental health concerns in the legal profession and has developed a report outlining approaches that firms can take to address the issue. The white paper from the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) on law firm mental health best practices says that culture change must come from the top, and that unless firm leadership embraces the change, it will not work. ... [read more]
Court allows judicial review in trucking LMIA case
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 1:44 PM
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review in a case where a trucking company sought to hire temporary foreign workers but did not have ownership of the trucks itself. ... [read more]
Federal Court direct IRCC to decide residency application after 7-year delay
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 1:31 PM
The Federal Court has ordered Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to decide a spousal sponsorship permanent residence application within 90 days, finding the government failed to adequately explain why the application had remained unresolved for nearly seven years. ... [read more]
N.S. Appeal Court examines ‘natural justice’ in child parenting case
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Lawyers must speak up about irregularities in the processes of trial proceedings, says one involved in a family law matter where a mother was denied “natural justice” after being made to testify ahead of those challenging her in court. ... [read more]
Federal court allows review of third work permit denial, refuses directives
Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 4:57 PM
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review of a third work permit refusal but refused request for a directed verdict. ... [read more]