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July 08, 2024
B.C. law society benchers approve changes to code of conduct, rules at recent meeting
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) made several amendments to its code of conduct and rules at its most recent bencher meeting, which was held on July 5.
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July 08, 2024
Miller Thomson grows with new partner in Toronto
The competition/antitrust and foreign investment group at Miller Thomson LLP recently welcomed new partner Devin Persaud, a recent news release from the firm announced.
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July 05, 2024
Superintendent of Financial Institutions delays increase in capital floor by a year
The federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has delayed a mandatory increase in the capital floor for big banks by one year as some economists and financial institutions push back against the move.
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July 05, 2024
Up to $6.7M settlement approved related to alleged risks and injuries from blood clot filters
A Canada-wide class action settlement has received court approval in a case related to certain inferior vena cava filter products (IVC Filter Products) that were marketed and sold by Cook (Canada) Inc., Cook Incorporated and William Cook Europe APS (Cook).
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July 05, 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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July 05, 2024
Serenity now! And then | Marcel Strigberger
I’m calm. Just get me a scotch ... make it a double!
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July 05, 2024
New chief legal officer & corporate secretary for Business Development Bank of Canada
President and CEO of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Isabelle Hudon announced in a July 4 news release the appointment of Maxime Laverdière as the new chief legal office and corporate secretary of the BDC.
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July 04, 2024
Pallett Valo expands with senior lawyer hire
The established business law practice at Pallett Valo LLP grew with the addition of senior lawyer Ryan Azotini, a news release from the firm announced.
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July 02, 2024
Federal government seeks public comment on Canada Disability Benefit regulations
Canada is seeking comments on proposed regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit Act introduced in Budget 2024 with the intent to provide eligible individuals federal disability benefits to supplement existing provincial and territorial benefits, according to a release.
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July 02, 2024
6 honorary LLDs awarded by Ontario law society
The Law Society of Ontario announced in a June 28 press release that it had awarded six individuals with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD). LLDs are awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the legal world and were awarded at the Call to the Bar ceremonies earlier this month.