Pulse
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October 31, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal decides error by trial judge means harsher sentence
In British Columbia, it is well established that a sentence for sexual assault against adults must reflect society’s current understanding of the serious harm and wrongfulness of sexual violence.
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October 30, 2025
Exclusive: Chief Justice Crampton reflects on Federal Court’s successes and ongoing challenges
As he steps down today from the diversified and expert bench he’s recruited over the past 14 years, Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton says he’s confident about the national trial court’s future, even though the full implementation of the court’s “digital shift” awaits the necessary funding from Ottawa.
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October 30, 2025
Langlois welcomes labour lawyer Anne-Marie Galerneau
Anne-Marie Galerneau has joined the labour and employment law group at Langlois Lawyers LLP.
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October 30, 2025
Alex Dobrota named head of insolvency and restructuring at Woods
Bogdan-Alexandru (Alex) Dobrota has been appointed head of the insolvency and restructuring team at Woods.
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October 30, 2025
Law Firm Owner Success Guide: How to hire and build the right team to scale your law firm
Building the right team is essential for scaling your law firm successfully. It goes beyond hiring talented attorneys; it’s about creating a cohesive, value-driven organization where every member contributes to growth and client success. Identifying the right talent, cultivating firm culture and aligning each role with your firm’s long-term vision ensures that your practice scales efficiently, sustainably and profitably.
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October 30, 2025
Business succession à la Hallmark
I love watching Hallmark romance movies. (Yes, I am a guy.) My wife and former associate, Maureen McKay, does not. They are too sickly sweet for her taste.
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October 30, 2025
Excuse me while I kiss the (blue) sky: Considerations for Canadian issuers in U.S. private offerings
You’ve just closed a multijurisdictional offering and delivered a great result for your client. As visions of a raucous post-closing party with your client enter your mind (or perhaps just visions of a good night’s sleep?), U.S. counsel interrupts your reverie with a reminder that your client’s Form D and associated blue sky filings are due within 15 days. Say what?
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October 30, 2025
Black magic and black letter: Legal tales of witchcraft, ghosts and haunted houses
It was not a dark and stormy night. It was actually a pleasant fall morning, and I probably should have been entering my dockets. But the Halloween spirit was in the air, and it moved me to see what Canadian law has to say about the occult. Read on if you dare. I promise there won’t be anything as frightening as the Income Tax Act.
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October 29, 2025
William Abourjaili-Bilodeau joins RSS’s insurance team
Robinson Sheppard Shapiro LLP (RSS) has welcomed William Abourjaili-Bilodeau to its insurance practice group.
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October 29, 2025
Rebecca Klass returns to Roper Greyell
Roper Greyell has welcomed Rebecca Klass back to the firm as associate counsel.