Family
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November 07, 2024
The crisis of delays in the family court system: Justice delayed is justice denied | Steve Benmor
Timely resolution of legal disputes is not merely an ideal in family law, it is a vital necessity for families who are undergoing the traumatic process of divorce.
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November 06, 2024
IRCC officer failed to come to grips with Iranian girl’s application to study in Canada: Fed. Court
The Federal Court has set aside an immigration officer’s refusal to allow a 16-year-old Iranian to come to Canada for high school, where she seeks to pursue her goal of becoming a professional musician — an elusive, if not impossible, dream for a girl growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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November 06, 2024
4 associates join Lerners Toronto
Recent news releases from Lerners LLP announced the addition of Niloufar Sadroddini, Samantha Lawr, Chelsea McKee and Blaire Smockum as associates in the firm’s Toronto office.
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November 06, 2024
How Trump’s win impacts Canada: Immigration, trade opportunities for Americans
With Donald Trump re-elected as U.S. president, Canada now faces a range of impacts that could affect its policies and relationships across multiple areas, including immigration, trade, defence and climate. Trump’s focus on strict immigration controls, “America-first” economic policies and his defence priorities are likely to shape the dynamics of U.S.-Canada relations, driving many to explore Canada as an alternative destination. Here’s a look at what Trump’s win could mean for Canada.
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November 05, 2024
Lawyers talk pathways to spousal separation in Manitoba webinar
There are options for parting spouses wanting to allay the emotional and financial toll of separation and divorce, said experts at a recent legal conference.
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November 04, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Nova Scotia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Jillian Barrington as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) in Halifax, a Nov. 1 news release announced.
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November 04, 2024
Deliver us from evil | Norman Douglas
It is the day after Halloween.
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November 01, 2024
Judicial council’s 1st ‘guidelines’ for AI use by judges & courts highlight risks, advise caution
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) is advising courts to exercise caution when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools given the potential risks, including entangling the judiciary in “legal complexities,” such as the infringement of copyright or violation of privacy laws.
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November 01, 2024
LSO approves bylaw, rule changes to implement family legal services provider initiative
Amidst the backdrop of Access to Justice week in Ontario, the provincial law society has set the wheels in motion for a new initiative meant to address access issues in family law.
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October 31, 2024
Speakers at Manitoba A2J conference call for more prison libraries
Many of Canada’s provinces should take cues from Ottawa and move to properly recognize the need for libraries in prisons, say speakers at a recent event in Manitoba.