Personal Injury
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August 12, 2025
What to make of the Wapekeka courtroom shooting, part one
On July 31, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in Wapekeka First Nation fatally shot 23-year-old Tyresse Kenny Padro Cree Roundsky during a court proceeding at the community’s Youth Centre. This is not an isolated tragedy. Over the past 18 months, at least three members of this small community have died in encounters with law enforcement.
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August 11, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal overturns lower court ruling related to temporary foreign worker class action
In a split decision, the B.C. Court of Appeal has rejected a lower court ruling that found one of Canada’s largest convenience store chains was vicariously liable for illegal fees that an immigration consultant hired by Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. charged to hundreds of temporary foreign workers who were recruited for jobs at the chain, now known as Circle K.
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August 08, 2025
B.C. judge certifies Indigenous child welfare class action despite Federal Court of Appeal setback
The British Columbia Supreme Court has certified a class action on behalf of thousands of off-reserve Indigenous children and families affected by what plaintiffs call the “Millennium Scoop,” alleging the ongoing, widespread removal of Indigenous children from their families by the child welfare system.
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August 08, 2025
Federal judges seek $60K pay hike but Ottawa says no raise needed to attract senior bar to bench
Chief justices are pointing to newly disclosed data about private bar lawyers’ rising incomes and declining appointments to the bench to bolster the judiciary’s contention that inadequate judicial compensation and onerous job demands are deterring “outstanding” lawyers from seeking federal judicial appointments.
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August 08, 2025
New N.S. AI guidebook warns of over-reliance in legal practices
Nova Scotia’s law society is using a new guidebook to warn members against becoming over-reliant on artificial intelligence in their practices — and urging them to heed instances where lawyers ended up in hot water over its misuse.
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August 08, 2025
Should AI be declared a separate legal personality? Go ask your motherboard
Hey humans! Should AI be declared a separate legal personality? The Law Commission in England is studying the notion, noting the thought is not farfetched. This means the entity can be a "person" in the eyes of the law, such as corporations, sovereign states, etc. all capable of owning property, entering into contracts, suing, and being sued.
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August 08, 2025
CJC issues expression of concern over Federal Court judge’s failure to disclose workplace probe
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) has issued a public expression of concern regarding Federal Court Justice Negar Azmudeh for failing to disclose an ongoing workplace harassment investigation during her judicial application process.
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August 05, 2025
Ontario Superior Court judge receives reprimand for 14-month delay in correcting sentencing error
A review panel of the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) has issued a public reprimand to Justice Andrew J. Goodman of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for his failure to promptly correct a significant sentencing error, concluding that his 14-month delay in addressing the mistake constituted “injudicious conduct” that undermined public confidence in the administration of justice.
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August 07, 2025
When the system fails: Why I pivoted from personal injury to private lending law
Some may know that I’ve recently embarked on an exciting new journey south of the border as co-owner of Geraci LLP, alongside my partner, Anthony Geraci. Joining forces with him has given me the opportunity to grow professionally in a vibrant, forward-thinking sector — one that feels increasingly different from the legal environment I’ve known for over two decades in Ontario.
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August 06, 2025
Alberta introduces new rules to crack down on predatory behaviour by tow truck operators
Alberta’s government has introduced new rules to crack down on predatory tow trucking practices. The measures are aimed at bad actors who use high-pressure tactics to coerce drivers at collision scenes. Previously, the province had no specific penalties to address this behaviour, which includes towing vehicles without consent, not providing necessary information to vehicle owners and exploiting emotionally vulnerable individuals who have been involved in a collision.