The Complete Brief
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April 14, 2026
Landmark WNBA collective bargaining agreement sets new standards for compensation, player benefits
On March 20, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
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April 14, 2026
From ‘I do’ to ‘I plan’: Why younger Canadians are embracing the prenup
Not long ago, bringing up a prenuptial agreement before a wedding was considered taboo, a signal of distrust, a hedge against the very union you were about to celebrate. However, something has shifted.
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April 14, 2026
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT - Child support - Spousal support
Appeal by mother from a decision issued in exceptionally protracted family law litigation. The mother sought appellate intervention regarding child support arrears, s. 7 special expenses, and spousal support. The parties’ litigation history involved over 20 motions, more than 35 court appearances, and multiple consent orders.
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April 14, 2026
Contrary to what AI says, you should avoid an EB-5 visa if possible
I can tell AI is a fan of the U.S. EB-5 investor green card because I have been receiving a number of questions and calls about it lately. AI and I do not agree on the EB-5.
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April 14, 2026
Appeal Court changes home-invasion murder conviction to manslaughter, reduces sentence
Shawn Yorke, 45, was shot to death at 1 a.m. on July 8, 2018, during a botched home-invasion robbery at his townhouse in Kitchener, Ont. Mowafag Saboon, then 24, and Kenneth Morrison, then 27, both of Kitchener, were convicted three years later of first-degree murder.
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April 13, 2026
Mireille Pélissier-Simard appointed to Quebec Superior Court
The federal government has appointed Mireille Pélissier-Simard as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Quebec.
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April 13, 2026
Ontario privacy commissioner launches challenge to boost transparency, data access
Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is calling on provincial ministries, municipalities and other public institutions to showcase innovative projects that advance access to information and transparency as part of Transparency Challenge 3.0.
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April 13, 2026
Court allows leave to appeal in securities fraud conviction case
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed leave to appeal in a securities fraud conviction case to determine how a Supreme Court of Canada decision applies to acquittal appeals in the context of the Provincial Offences Act.
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April 13, 2026
Federal Court quashes ruling overturning First Nation election citing unfairness, bias
The Federal Court has set aside an order overturning the election of a First Nation’s chief and council, finding that the decision was tainted by procedural unfairness and a reasonable apprehension of bias.
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April 13, 2026
B.C. land claim decision ‘merits careful attention,’ lawyer says
A B.C.-based lawyer is saying a recent decision by the province’s top court in a land claim is of “particular significance and precedential value” as it represents the first time the court has made a declaration of Aboriginal title.