Pulse
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October 31, 2025
Saeid Shakibakho joins Segev LLP’s litigation team
Segev LLP has added Saeid Shakibakho to its litigation, corporate, gaming and securities practice groups in Vancouver.
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October 31, 2025
True legal library confessions: Much overdue about nothing
Did I commit a crime? If so, I want to come clean. Which gets me to a book titled The Law of Horses, Including the Law of Innkeepers, Veterinary Surgeons, &c., by George Henry Hewitt Oliphant.
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October 31, 2025
Law Firm Owner Success Guide: How business coaching boosts law firm profitability
There are several ways in which the right business coach can help you boost law firm profitability. Some key areas include streamlining financial management, improving client acquisition, enhancing team productivity, strengthening leadership skills and encouraging innovation. Let’s look at these in more detail.
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October 31, 2025
Marco Mendicino joins Cassels as senior counsel, adviser
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP has named Marco Mendicino senior counsel and strategic adviser, effective Nov. 3, 2025.
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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.