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May 14, 2024
2 judicial appointments to Ontario Court of Justice
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced two judicial appointments to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Toronto: Ira G. Parghi and Benita Wassenaar, a news release from the Department of Justice announced.
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May 13, 2024
Court permits CN Railway to proceed with $250M container terminal project pending appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has permitted the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to continue construction of a $250 million intermodal container transfer facility in Milton, Ont., pending the outcome of an appeal concerning the government decision authorizing the project.
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May 13, 2024
New partner joins BMKP Law
Sean Maxwell has joined the partnership at Brown Mills Klinck Prezioso LLP (BMKP Law), a news release from the boutique law firm announced.
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May 10, 2024
FINTRAC imposes $6M administrative monetary penalty on Binance
A $6 million administrative monetary penalty has been imposed on cryptocurrency company Binance Holdings Limited for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated regulations.
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May 10, 2024
B.C. court strikes misfeasance, constructive taking claims in relation to mink farming ban
The B.C. Supreme Court has struck claims brought against British Columbia and several provincial government officials over an order that began the process of shutting down mink farms in British Columbia.
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May 10, 2024
The Friday Brief: Managing Editor’s must-read items from this week
Here are my picks for the top stories we published this week.
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May 10, 2024
Canada announces additional sanctions against Hamas and supporters
Ottawa has announced additional sanctions in connection with the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, targeting four men the government alleges supported the invasion by providing military training and resources.
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May 10, 2024
Candidates set for Law Society of Ontario treasurer election
The slate has been set to choose the person who will guide the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) for its 2024-25 term. Sidney Troister and Peter Wardle have officially been nominated for the position of law society treasurer, with a vote by LSO benchers taking place June 19. Current treasurer Jacqueline Horvat will pass the baton to her successor at the June 28 convocation.
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May 10, 2024
Cream and punishment | Marcel Strigberger
Ice cream bars? Not what you think. I don’t mean those delicious Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars on a stick. I mean legislation in Milan, Italy, about to bar people from eating ice cream on the streets after midnight. The reason given is to ensure “peace and tranquility” for its residents during the nights as apparently there are many noisy groups crowding the streets eating ice cream.
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May 10, 2024
New associate joins Lerners in London
Efua K. Gyan joined Lerners LLP as an associate in the firm’s health law and labour and employment groups.