April 17, 2026
On my first day of practice, I bought a leather armchair that I fully intended to use forever. Retirement was something that happened to senior partners, disgruntled lawyers or cranky old judges.
April 17, 2026
My friend Steve Benmor made some excellent arguments recently in favour of Zoom attendances on motions (The Zoom paradox: When a judge’s words and his court’s actions collide). He backs it up by quoting the extremely persuasive comments of Justice Fred Myers of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. I recognize and respect their arguments but let me address a couple of matters not addressed in their submissions on this issue.
April 16, 2026
Roper Greyell LLP’s chief executive officer Adam Garvin has joined the firm’s partnership. According to a statement from Roper Greyell, Garvin is one of very few non-lawyers to make partner at a Canadian law firm.
April 16, 2026
Justice Moira C. Legere Sers of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) has retired following a 50-year legal career, according to the Nova Scotia Judiciary.
April 16, 2026
As of Jan. 1, 2026, the Law Society of Saskatchewan (the Law Society) may now grant limited licences to practise law in the province. This new framework allows non-lawyers to obtain authorization to provide specific legal services under a limited licence.
April 15, 2026
This article is a plain-language walkthrough of recent findings on psychological distress and a road map for systemic change in the next 6-12 months.
April 15, 2026
Julia Bell has been promoted to associate counsel at Roper Greyell.
April 15, 2026
Robinson Sheppard Shapiro LLP (RSS) has added Samuel Guay to its insurance law group.
April 14, 2026
Since taking the judicial helm, Manitoba’s chief justice has taken pains to lower the number of active cases in front of the province’s Court of Appeal — as is demonstrated in its latest annual report. And as the court continues its digital transformation, Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen also hopes to one day be able to include statistics on the court’s use of remote hearings.
April 14, 2026
Roper Greyell has added Erin Kotz as an associate in Vancouver.