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Alberta lawyer faces hearing over COVID vaccine threats

Separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath admits to 'overly aggressive' language in letters threatening officials with murder, war crimes charges over COVID vaccines. Read the details from the Law Society of Alberta hearing.

Toronto lawyer loses appeal after caught using AI

A Toronto lawyer connected to a deadly triple shooting has lost his appeal after being caught using artificial intelligence in his case. Read the full details on this legal controversy.

Quebec fugitive arrested in Martinique for lawyer hit

Jean-François Malo, a Joliette real-estate developer and one of Quebec's most wanted, was arrested in Martinique. He was sentenced for ordering a 2020 shooting of a lawyer involved in his civil case.

Court Cases That Shaped Canada in 2025

From a high-profile hockey sex assault trial to a controversial ostrich farm cull, lawyer Nick Cake analyzes the landmark rulings that dominated headlines and shaped Canadian law in 2025.

RCMP Officer Fired Over Sexual Misconduct at Party

An RCMP officer in British Columbia has been fired following a substantiated claim of sexual misconduct toward female colleagues at a Christmas party. Learn the details of the case and the force's response.

Alberta court rules lawyer's oath to King unconstitutional

An Alberta court's decision to strike down the mandatory oath to King Charles III for new lawyers has ignited a debate about Canada's identity as a constitutional monarchy. Explore the legal and national implications.

State Dept Lawyers Fear Retaliation, Undermining Legal Role

A culture of fear has gripped the State Department's legal office, with staff afraid to give candid advice. This erosion of independent legal counsel raises alarms about U.S. foreign policy and international law compliance.

Lawyer in Wedding drug case granted $5.25M bail

Deepak Paradkar, the Brampton lawyer accused in the Ryan Wedding drug-trafficking network, has been released on a $5.25 million surety bail ahead of his extradition hearing to the U.S.

Michigan Knew of Coach's Messages Before Firing

A new report reveals the University of Michigan was aware of troubling social media messages from ex-coach Sherrone Moore long before his firing and subsequent arrest. Details on the scandal inside.

Former Ethics Lawyer: Release All Epstein Files

Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer, calls it critical for President Trump to ensure the Justice Department releases all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Failure to do so could trigger significant public backlash.

Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.

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