July 15, 2026
The misuse of generative artificial intelligence by litigants continues to plague the Canadian justice system. In the last two years, the number of cases cited on legal databases in which hallucinated cases have been identified in court filings has increased significantly, going from seven in 2024 to 39 in the first quarter of 2026 alone.
July 14, 2026
Akiva Stern has joined WeirFoulds as a partner in its commercial litigation, fraud and anti-corruption, and blockchain and digital assets groups.
July 14, 2026
Dominique Carli has joined Goodmans as an associate in its Toronto office.
July 14, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced four diplomatic appointments, including lawyer Claire Kennedy.
July 14, 2026
Claims for a joint family venture (JFV) arising from a plea of unjust enrichment have become increasingly popular in family law courts in Ontario.
July 13, 2026
Blaise Evelyn has joined IMK in Montreal.
July 13, 2026
McCarthy Tétrault has added Noëmie Frappier as counsel in its litigation and dispute resolution group in Montreal.
July 13, 2026
Quebec’s Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette has appointed Magali Bernier as a judge of the Court of Quebec.
July 10, 2026
Kaelyn Macaulay has joined MLT Aikins as an associate in its Calgary office.
July 10, 2026
McCarthy Tétrault has added Nancy D. Smith as a partner in its business law group in Calgary.