Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 5:21 PM
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin, a former University of Calgary law dean and one of the apex court’s criminal and constitutional law experts, will retire May 30, 2026, after working at the high court for more than eight years. ... [read more]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 3:52 PM
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced the appointment of Tom Teahen as its new CEO. Teahen will take over the top job Feb. 23. He brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience spanning government, the broader public sector and highly regulated industries. ... [read more]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 3:17 PM
The Federal Court has approved a settlement under which two minors whose mother died in a boating collision will each receive about $100,000 in damages, resolving claims against the owners and operators of the vessels for loss of guidance, care and companionship, and loss of dependency and services. ... [read more]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 4:31 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning whether an occupancy agreement with Habitat for Humanity for owning a home could be contemplated as a rental agreement. ... [read more]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 2:53 PM
Ontario’s top court has dismissed a challenge of a judge’s decision to amend a contingency fee agreement, underscoring a court’s role in protecting vulnerable clients in legal proceedings. ... [read more]
