Pulse
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February 13, 2026
From rainmaker to CEO: How law firm owners scale beyond $1M without becoming the bottleneck
In 2026, many law firm owners face a crossroads. Success as a “rainmaker” — a partner who brings in clients and revenue — often leads to the challenge of scaling their firm beyond the $1-million mark. The critical question arises: how can these legal entrepreneurs transition from a hands-on, client-focused role to an effective CEO, ensuring that their firms continue to grow without becoming bottlenecked by their direct involvement in every case or decision? In this article, we will explore strategies that enable law firm owners to scale their practices successfully, supported by insightful case studies.
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February 13, 2026
New Brunswick assault charge involves accused offering police ‘a present’
Penalty: Jeremy Robert Weldon, 75 hours of community service for farting.
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February 13, 2026
McDougall Gauley names 7 new partners
Danny Alcorn, Andrew Arguin, Rochelle Blocka, Cam Klein, Glenn MacKay, Fashia Richards and Mackenzie Tulloch have joined McDougall Gauley LLP’s partnership, according to the firm.
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February 13, 2026
Dentons appoints new leaders for corporate group
Dentons Canada has named partners Andrea Johnson and Thomas Redekopp as leaders of its national corporate group, according to the firm.
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February 13, 2026
Transparency, rigour and accountability at heart of coming clash between LSO, attorney general
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and the attorney general’s office are on a collision course in 2026.
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February 12, 2026
‘Distemper of our times’ calls for judges to balance restraint with principled ‘bold action’: CJ Joyal
“Bold” but “properly calibrated” judicial action, rather than reflexive judicial reticence and reserve, is sometimes necessary to preserve public confidence in the justice system — a confidence on which the foundational principle of judicial independence depends, says Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal.
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February 12, 2026
Does having a law society certificate hanging on your wall make you a lawyer?
I own probably 15 or so hammers. A tack hammer, a 10-pound sledge, several ball peens, a brick hammer, claw hammers, a framing hammer… You name it, I probably have one. I also have enough saws and levels and squares and power tools to start a small construction business.
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February 12, 2026
DLA Piper updates office leadership across the Americas
DLA Piper has announced changes to its regional office leadership across the Americas, including new managing partners in Toronto and Vancouver, according to the firm.
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February 11, 2026
Marie-Christine Côté joins Lavery’s health law team
Lavery has added Marie-Christine Côté as a senior associate in the firm’s health law group in Quebec City, according to an announcement.
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February 11, 2026
Pape Salter Teillet adds Jesse McCormick as senior counsel
Jesse McCormick has joined Pape Salter Teillet LLP as senior counsel, bringing experience in Aboriginal and treaty rights, regulatory matters, economic participation and governance, the firm has announced.