Pulse
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April 26, 2024
2 new associates join Daoust Vukovich LLP
Nico Jones joined Daoust Vukovich LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial real estate group and Josh Aziza joined as an associate in the commercial litigation group.
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April 26, 2024
Profanity in the trademark arena
If governments want to restrict the use of commercial profanity, they should be using something other than trademark legislation.
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April 26, 2024
Ducharme schooled | Marcel Strigberger
Send in the paralegals? Who are they? What can they do?
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April 26, 2024
Regulatory changes coming for Ontario lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners
In the name of protecting the public, Ontario’s law society has made it so lawyers in private practice will be required to have a client contingency plan should they unexpectedly have to stop providing legal services, and new sole practitioners will face possible suspension for not completing a “practice essentials course.”
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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April 25, 2024
Vacation frustration | Murray Gottheil
A junior associate at a law firm called me the other day to complain. There is nothing unusual about that. Associates complain a lot, often with good reason.
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April 25, 2024
Dickinson Wright welcomes new counsel in Toronto
Peter Westcott joined Dickinson Wright as Of Counsel in the firm’s Toronto offices.
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April 25, 2024
New partner joins Linmac LLP
Samuel Carsley has joined Linmac LLP as a partner in the firm's business law group.
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April 25, 2024
Supreme injustice: Supreme Court of the United States v. American democracy | Gregory Pitts
American democracy that I have known my entire life essentially ended on 6/24/22 with the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) Dobbs decision (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Org.). The ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, which has led to an abortion ban in 24 states.
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April 25, 2024
World Day for Health & Safety at Work: Prioritizing safety in the workplace
Every year on April 28, World Day for Health & Safety at Work is observed — a global campaign aimed at promoting the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. This day serves as an important reminder of creating a safe work environment to reduce the risk of work-related injuries and fatalities.