May 26, 2026
An argument escalated into a physical fight during which Maria Elena Martinez bit off the tip of the complainant’s pinkie finger.
May 26, 2026
Appeal by Janif from an order dismissing her claim for unequal division of family property. Janif owned a townhouse prior to the marriage, which was excluded property, but the increase in its value during the relationship constituted family property. The only issue at trial was whether equal division of that increase would be significantly unfair.
May 26, 2026
During the Holocaust, Nazi Germany and its agents systematically looted approximately 20 per cent of Europe’s art, totalling an estimated 600,000 artworks. Although the restitution of these artworks and other cultural artifacts is very challenging work, the “legal framework” applicable has been evolving over the past few decades to the benefit of the families of despoiled victims.
May 25, 2026
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.
May 25, 2026
The Federal Court has allowed a judicial review of a third work permit refusal but refused request for a directed verdict.
May 25, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has sent back for reconsideration a proposed class action alleging that the RCMP violated Charter rights through exclusion zones and other enforcement tactics during the Fairy Creek protests.
May 25, 2026
Amid a whirlwind of technology around us, sometimes age-old presentations still shine and are most useful in presenting our cases, regardless of forum. The longstanding “Table” feature in Word is a presentation tool that has stood the test of time.
May 25, 2026
The federal government has announced changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia starting May 26 at 5:30 a.m. EST.
May 25, 2026
Aird & Berlis has three new associates: Devon Molloy, Shruti Ramesh and Humna Wasim.
May 25, 2026
Randy Hughes has joined Fasken as counsel in its Toronto office, working with the firm’s competition, marketing and foreign investment group.