June 02, 2026
The authority of a court is commonly associated with its majority decision. It is the majority judgment that resolves disputes, establishes binding precedent and shapes the law of the day. Yet history repeatedly demonstrates that some of the most influential judicial opinions were not written by those who prevailed, but by those who stood alone. The dissenting judgment occupies a unique place within the common law tradition. It is the conscience of the court, the safeguard against intellectual complacency and often the blueprint for future legal reform.
June 01, 2026
Running a law firm demands constant decision-making. Should you invest in technology or focus on hiring? Should you prioritize client acquisition or deepen existing relationships? Should you build a premium brand or compete on price?
June 01, 2026
The Quebec Superior Court has set aside a decision of a labour arbitrator because the arbitrator’s reasons were written with the assistance of artificial intelligence: Assn des ressources intermédiaires d’hébergement du Québec (ARIHQ) c. Santé Québec - Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, 2026 QCCS 1360.
June 01, 2026
The Yukon government has appointed Kurt Dieckmann as chair of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, effective May 29.
June 01, 2026
My partner Sid was great at remembering names and faces. At one networking event, 15 people introduced themselves, said something about their area of specialty and shared something about their personal lives. After everyone had spoken, Sid said something like, “Let’s see if I have got this right,” and then repeated the details that everyone had provided.
June 01, 2026
The federal government has appointed Karen C. Perron a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa.
May 29, 2026
The Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (CBABC) has recognized Derek LaCroix with the Georges A. Goyer, Q.C. Memorial Award for Distinguished Service.
May 29, 2026
The federal government has appointed Nicolas Moisan, a partner at McCarthy Tétrault, a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Quebec.
May 29, 2026
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers made several changes to their rules and bylaws at the May 28 convocation, including changes to reporting requirements when lawyers and paralegals are accused of wrongdoing and expanding the certified specialist designation to include paralegals.
May 28, 2026
Langlois has added Maude La Roche as director of marketing and client experience.