Law360 Canada Pulse survey 2025: lawyers grapple with stress amid financial strain, long hours
Jennifer Mathers McHenry, founding partner at Mathers McHenry & Co., said the numbers ‘don’t surprise her’ and ‘the reality is this is a tough gig, and not everyone is going to be happy in it.’
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 @ 11:59 AM
The legal profession is going through seismic change as it grapples with things like artificial intelligence, but one issue that has been around for centuries still remains — stress. According to the 2025 Lawyer Satisfaction Survey — which marks Law360 Canada’s third deep dive into the feelings and thoughts that legal professionals have about their jobs — 85 per cent of associates say they are at least sometimes stressed by their finances, along with 77 per cent of those at small firms. ... [read more]
Court revives economic tort claims tied to co-founder’s wrongful dismissal suit
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @ 2:33 PM
The B.C. Court of Appeal has revived economic tort claims brought by a co-founder ousted from an automotive-tech startup against the company, its directors and an investor. ... [read more]
Alberta proposes legislation to boost economy and investor protections
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @ 2:17 PM
The Government of Alberta has introduced amendments to “key pieces of legislation,” such as measures to “strengthen securities laws and combat contraband tobacco,” as well as a levy on AI data centres ... [read more]
Young activists vow to fight on after Ontario climate challenge setback
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 @ 2:10 PM
A landmark case arguing the Ontario government was violating the constitutional rights of seven youth activists because of inadequate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets has been dealt a setback — but those involved in the fight are saying they have no intention of giving up. ... [read more]
Court grants church injunction in dispute over 30-day lease termination clause
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 @ 5:35 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted a church an injunction preventing its landlord from terminating its long-term lease until after an appeal concerning the validity of a 30-day termination clause is decided. ... [read more]
