Charter applies to self-governing First Nation’s laws, but s. 25 upholds Charter-breaching law: SCC

Section 25 of the Charter protects Aboriginal rights from Charter challenge

Ontario Superior Court rejects class action lawsuit against online travel giants

They were sued for advertisements that mislead consumers to make premature booking decisions

Court must 'gaze into the crystal ball' to determine loss of future earning capacity: BCCA

The court dealt with the challenges of predicting future losses based on hypothetical career paths

NS Supreme Court imputes income in child support case due to non-disclosure

The father sold art to boat passengers and was entitled to superior accommodations

Federal Court orders re-evaluation of refugee claim due to unreasonable identity verification

The claim for protection was based on fears of persecution in Ghana stemming from a family dispute

BC Court of Appeal upholds immunity of nurses from personal liability in medical negligence case

The decision is without prejudice to the right to pursue the claim against the health authority

Parks Canada partnering with Indigenous groups to implement Indigenous systems of law, governance

'For many Indigenous people, national parks are synonymous with colonization:' Kate Gunn

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Max Krangle on how Big Tobacco adapted to restrictions, regulations, taxes and remained profitable

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Joshua Lenon at Clio says Canadian lawyers are slow to adopt tech, but big changes are coming soon

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Broad concerns have prompted feds and several provinces to enact laws in recent years: Stewart

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UK family lawyers launch mental health resource for divorce clients

The tool includes a guide for identifying and engaging with clients struggling with mental health

Bankruptcy attorney Jamie Sprayregen departs Kirkland & Ellis for Hilco Global

He built Kirkland's corporate restructuring practice from its inception in 1990

DLA Piper bolsters US-Africa practice with Kalidou Gadio as new co-chair

He dedicated 27 years of his career to the African Development Bank

American Bar Association releases guidance to prevent conflict with unretained clients

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