Pulse
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September 26, 2025
Landmark Canadian cryptocurrency platform takedown: A look at the other side of digital coin
The RCMP’s recent seizure of the controversial cryptocurrency exchange TradeOgre, alongside over $56 million in crypto assets, marks a watershed moment in Canadian digital finance regulation and risk management. As authorities pat themselves on the back for this law enforcement success story, the operation also sparks uncomfortable debate about due process, the collateral damage to non-criminal users and the regulatory minefield that risk managers in the digital asset sector must navigate.
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September 26, 2025
Arbitrator’s disclosure back in the spotlight with SCC’s dismissals in Aroma and Vento
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently issued its verdicts on two conflicting decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario regarding the setting aside of two international arbitration awards, on the grounds of arbitrators’ bias.
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September 25, 2025
IMK welcomes 4 new associates
Montreal-based firm IMK has welcomed four associates: Jordan Bitan, Félix-Antoine Pelletier, David Xing and Benoit Régimbald.
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September 25, 2025
Attention politicians: Bail reform must be constitutionally sound
A Cobourg, Ont., police constable was hospitalized after coming into contact with fentanyl during an attempt to arrest a 33-year-old woman in a municipal park. The officer was released from the hospital the following day, but Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf used the incident to call for tougher laws.
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September 25, 2025
Joshua Koop joins McLennan Ross as Calgary litigator
McLennan Ross LLP has announced that Joshua Koop has joined the firm at its Calgary office.
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September 24, 2025
Genève Say new partner at Aird & Berlis
Corporate lawyer Genève Say has joined Aird & Berlis as a partner and member of the firm’s corporate/commercial and mergers and acquisitions groups.
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September 24, 2025
Lawyer Amber Chisholm named chair of N.B. Human Rights Commission
Amber Chisholm has been appointed chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term that began on Aug. 19.
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September 24, 2025
From the Coach: Elevate your law firm — The 4-Ps Approach to success
In today’s fast-paced business world, many organizations find themselves stuck in a rut, struggling to maintain their competitive edge or achieve meaningful growth. Whether you’re a small law firm owner or part of a larger firm, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of the market while maintaining a clear vision and strategy.
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September 24, 2025
Ruling highlights importance of considering reasons for criminal behaviour
In my latest book, Acts of Darkness, I highlight a theme that runs through our criminal justice system: an undue concentration on what was done that requires punishment, with little attention to why it was done. Fortunately, that focus appears to be shifting. An example of this new approach to sentencing is shown in the case of R. v. Kaiser, 2025 NSCA 56.
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September 23, 2025
B.C. law society approves 2026 fee hike, rebate pilot program
It was decision-making time on discipline and practice fees for the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) at its most recent bencher meeting.