Business
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April 29, 2024
Appellate court finds deputy attorney general erred in determining claim to escheated land
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a longstanding property dispute, ruling the province's deputy attorney general (DAG) did not adequately consider the “moral claim” of ownership over a parcel of land that was escheated nearly a century ago.
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April 29, 2024
Justice minister orders new trial due to likely miscarriage of justice in 1983 murder convictions
Citing newly emerged and “significant” evidence, federal Justice Minister Arif Virani has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man, who is on full parole after being convicted 41 years ago for two murders.
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April 29, 2024
Alberta challenges proposed plastic production cap amid global treaty negotiations
The Alberta government has announced that it will challenge any national cap on plastic production in court, claiming that the measure under consideration in ongoing negotiations for a global plastics treaty would cost the province thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investments.
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April 29, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador court orders Husky Oil to pay $2.5M over oil spill
The Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has ordered Husky Oil to pay a fine of $2.5 million in relation to the 2018 release of an estimated 250,000 litres of crude oil into the waters southeast of Newfoundland and Labrador due to an equipment failure.
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April 29, 2024
Suing on a commercial contract: Top 5 mistakes
In Ontario, suing for breach of a business contract, like a share or asset purchase agreement, imposes a number of challenges.
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April 29, 2024
Poker as a training ground for law and entrepreneurship? You bet! | Stephanie Curcio
Poker is a game I learned to play not long after I learned how to walk. It is a perfect blend of strategy, psychology, risk, luck and, of course, a dash of “fake it ’til you make it” — much like the journey of building a startup.
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April 29, 2024
Federal Court denies stay on night-flight ban at Quebec's Saint Hubert Airport
The Federal Court has declined to stay a government decision prohibiting the takeoff and landing of a certain type of aircraft at night at the Saint-Hubert Airport in Quebec over noise concerns.
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April 29, 2024
Legal practitioners as gatekeepers for money laundering
In the global fight against money laundering, legal practitioners play a crucial role as gatekeepers. They are essential in preventing the illegal movement of funds through various financial systems. The legal profession is often considered a key line of defence against money laundering due to its involvement in facilitating transactions, providing legal advice and representing clients in financial matters. This comprehensive detail will explore the role of legal practitioners as gatekeepers for anti-money laundering, their responsibilities, the challenges they face and the regulatory framework that governs their actions.
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April 29, 2024
Addressing employee stress through effective health and safety practices
As we round up Stress Awareness Month, it serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of addressing workplace stress to promote employee well-being. Typically, most people’s impression of workplace health and safety revolves around physical safety measures like high-visibility vests and hard hats, but there is a significant aspect of health and safety that deals with mental well-being, which is equally important.
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April 26, 2024
RCMP arrests individual in connection with $34M CRA phone scam
An Individual alleged to have been involved in scam calls that cost victims over $34 million and who later fled the country has been arrested, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has announced.