The Complete Brief
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January 12, 2026
Winnipeg police get money for ‘less lethal’ use-of-force ‘option’
Police in Winnipeg have been given almost a quarter of a million dollars to put towards a “long-range, less lethal” weapon the force describes as a tool to gain “pain compliance” through “blunt force trauma.”
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January 12, 2026
Dickinson Wright adds two partners
Dickinson Wright has announced that Ryan Cooper and David Seifer have been elected to the role of partner. Both partners are located in the firm’s Toronto office.
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January 12, 2026
Nova Scotia’s public service sees changes to senior leadership
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced January 12 that Alex Ikejiani is now the province’s deputy minister of justice.
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January 12, 2026
Directors, officers of foreign private issuers to report transactions under amended U.S. Act
Beginning March 18, 2026, directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) must report their beneficial ownership of, and their transactions involving, an FPI’s securities under s. 16(a) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act).
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January 12, 2026
Key trademark developments and practical guidance for 2025, part two
The past year has brought significant changes and clarifications in Canadian trademark law. This is the second component of a three-part series that highlights the most notable developments providing insights to help trademark owners and practitioners navigate the shifting landscape.
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January 12, 2026
Predatory compensation arrangements for junior lawyers
Say what you will about Big Law (and I say plenty of unflattering things about them), at least when they hire a junior lawyer, they give them a generous salary and benefits, and more often than not, appropriate training and mentoring.
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January 12, 2026
Court dismisses case alleging document suppression by opposing counsel
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a case brought against the counsel of the defendants in an underlying corporate dispute alleging the suppression of relevant documents.
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January 12, 2026
APPEALS - Grounds - Misapprehension of or failure to consider evidence
Appeal by appellant from his conviction for rape and robbery committed in 1981. The complainant was attacked in an underground parking garage and raped under threat of a knife.
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January 12, 2026
A plea for inperson parole hearings
The Parole Board of Canada is an administrative body that makes decisions regarding the release of individuals who are serving prison sentences of more than two years.
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January 12, 2026
Ontario Court of Appeal offers patient ‘glimmer of hope’ after 25 years of seclusion
In the same week that the case was argued, the Court of Appeal for Ontario delivered its written decision (Hamblett (Re), 2026 ONCA 9) on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025, regarding an appeal by Camelott Hamblett.