Pulse
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June 09, 2025
From courtrooms to clicks: Making the move
Last summer, over pasta and pizza at an Italian spot in midtown Toronto, I told my team, “We need to discuss a few imminent changes at the office, because what we are witnessing in the world right now requires adaptation — or the alternative will be our demise.”
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June 09, 2025
Law Foundation of Ontario appoints new trustee, elects new chair
The Law Foundation of Ontario has announced the appointment of Shalini Konanur to its board of trustees.
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June 09, 2025
Observing plans for your demise
My friends Jim and Sheila love dogs. They used to share their residence with a rescue dog named Henry. Dragons live forever, but not so little dogs. So, when Henry got sick and his demise was imminent, Jim built a coffin for Henry so that it would be ready when needed to carry Henry to his final resting place in the woods. Poor Henry had to deal with the stress of contemplating his own demise every time that he walked pass Jim’s workshop.
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June 09, 2025
Lack of consensus in Bouvette acquittal leaves questions unanswered
When a serious yet inaccurate allegation of criminal wrongdoing is made against someone, permanently halting criminal proceedings without a determination of guilt or innocence is insufficient. What is truly needed is a declaration of being found not guilty.
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June 06, 2025
Colleen Spier appointed provincial court judge in B.C.
The Government of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Colleen Spier as a provincial court judge, effective July 7, 2025.
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June 06, 2025
Tarissa L. Peterson returns to McDougall Gauley
McDougall Gauley LLP has announced that Tarissa L. Peterson has rejoined the firm.
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June 06, 2025
Lazarus effect and other elephants in the room
Lazarus? More about him soon. There are three bizarre events that often seem to hit the news of the weird: exotic animals escaping their abodes and roaming the city’s streets, people returning books that were checked out from libraries for decades and humans certified as dead who are still alive. Let me opine about those living dead people.
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June 06, 2025
PM Carney appoints parliamentary secretaries to support lawyer-rich cabinet & PMO
Prime Minister Mark Carney has tapped a number of lawyers to assist the many lawyers he has already appointed to key cabinet posts.
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June 06, 2025
Ontario’s civil justice revolution: Will fixed timelines finally deliver faster, fairer results?
If you’ve ever wondered why civil lawsuits in Ontario can drag on for years, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a fellow personal injury lawyer, an accident victim or just someone following the news, Ontario’s proposed overhaul of its civil court rules is about to shake things up for everyone seeking justice.
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June 05, 2025
Carney government introduces promised ‘affordability’ measures in the Commons
The recently elected government of Prime Minister Mark Carney has introduced an “affordability” bill in the Commons to enact some of the tax cuts and other measures the Liberals pledged during the last federal election.