April 14, 2026
Ontario has brought proposed changes to the Employments Standards Act to ban employers from charging employees for required uniforms. It is also proposing the new Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act to improve transparency and oversight of talent agencies for better protection of performers’ paycheques in the entertainment industry.
April 14, 2026
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench reinstated security posted for a construction lien, finding that an applications judge erred by vacating it under inapplicable statutory provisions governing liens.
April 14, 2026
Since taking the judicial helm, Manitoba’s chief justice has taken pains to lower the number of active cases in front of the province’s Court of Appeal — as is demonstrated in its latest annual report. And as the court continues its digital transformation, Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen also hopes to one day be able to include statistics on the court’s use of remote hearings.
April 14, 2026
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed CN Rail’s appeal of an abuse of process finding in a case where its land was contaminated with substances from an adjacent property.
April 14, 2026
Roper Greyell has added Erin Kotz as an associate in Vancouver.
April 14, 2026
Eric Miller has joined Robins Appleby as an associate in its tax group.
April 14, 2026
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).
April 14, 2026
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.
April 14, 2026
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.
April 14, 2026
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.