U.S. Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision to reverse federal funding cuts at Harvard University. Get the latest details on this ongoing legal and political battle.
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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.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
Crown Appeals Verdict in Fatal 2023 Workplace Incident
Ontario's Crown Law Office appeals the acquittal of supervisor Steven Deans in the 2023 electrocution death of worker Nicholas Chenier. A new trial is sought.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
Canmore homeowners fight vacancy tax in court
Owners of secondary properties in Canmore are taking the town's livability tax to the Alberta Court of Appeal. Get the latest on this municipal financial dispute.
B.C. Court Rules First Nations Must Be Consulted on Mineral Claims
B.C.'s Court of Appeal overturns a lower court ruling, stating the province must consult Indigenous groups before granting mineral rights. A landmark decision for resource law.
Supreme Court sets March 23 for EMSB Bill 21 appeal
Canada's Supreme Court will hear the English Montreal School Board's challenge to Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23. This follows a 2024 Quebec Court of Appeal decision. Read the latest.
Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
B.C. murderer found in contempt for refusing to testify
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
Bessent: Confident Supreme Court Will Back Trump Tariffs Legality
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses confidence the Supreme Court will uphold the legality of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. Get the latest on this pivotal trade policy case.
Court: CN, CP Rail May Be Linked to Lytton Fire
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has approved a class-action lawsuit alleging Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railway operations sparked the devastating 2021 Lytton wildfire. Learn the details of the ruling and its implications.
10,000 Cases Tossed Yearly Over Trial Delays in Canada
A staggering 10,000 criminal cases, including murder and sexual assault, are stayed annually in Canada due to court delays. As governments argue before the Supreme Court, victims' rights hang in the balance.
Man abandons appeal in 2021 Regina manslaughter
Abdimalik Dahir Mohamed has dropped his revised appeal of a 10-year manslaughter sentence for the 2021 shooting death of Ahi S. Ebrotie in Regina. No reasons were provided for the abandonment.
Costco Sues Over Trump Tariffs for Refund Guarantee
Costco and dozens of other major companies are suing the Trump administration to secure refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down controversial global tariffs. Read the latest on this high-stakes trade battle.
Man Guilty in Retrial for Murder of Vancouver Teen Bystander
Kane Carter convicted of second-degree murder for the 2018 shooting death of 15-year-old Alfred Wong, an innocent bystander. The verdict comes after a previous trial collapsed.
Costco sues U.S. to preserve tariff refunds
Retail giant Costco takes legal action against the U.S. government to secure refunds for tariffs if President Trump loses a Supreme Court appeal. Get the full story on this major trade dispute.
Key Hearing Monday in NYC CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces a crucial pretrial hearing. His lawyers aim to suppress evidence, including a 'manifesto,' arguing improper arrest procedures. The case could go to trial next year.
Supreme Court Allows Investor Mining Lawsuit
Canada's Supreme Court permits investor legal action against a mining company to move forward, marking a significant ruling for shareholder rights and corporate accountability.
Japan High Court Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage
A Japanese high court has ruled against same-sex marriage, setting up a crucial Supreme Court decision that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Follow this developing story.
New trial ordered in 1989 Toronto child murder case
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in the 1989 murder case of a 10-year-old Toronto girl. Learn about the latest developments in this decades-old case.
Montreal Trafficking Case Delayed by Supreme Court
A Montreal judge delays verdict in human trafficking case after Supreme Court ruling questions if drivers are protectors or pimps. Decision expected February 2025.
Vancouver driveway dispute results in $1 damages ruling
A bitter neighborhood dispute over a Vancouver brick driveway culminated in BC Supreme Court proceedings with symbolic $1 damages awarded. Discover the legal details and implications.
Supreme Court ends Indigenous mom's legal fight
After years of legal battles, an Indigenous mother from B.C. sees her case concluded by the Supreme Court of Canada. Discover the details of this landmark decision.
CIJA Appeals University of Windsor Agreements in Court
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asks Ontario's higher court to overturn University of Windsor agreements. Latest developments in the ongoing legal battle.
Courts ignored child porn minimum sentences
Data reveals Canadian courts frequently issued sentences below mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material possession. Read the shocking findings.
Court Ruling Sparks Notwithstanding Clause Debate
Canada's Supreme Court eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography, prompting conservative calls for the notwithstanding clause and sparking debate about judicial overreach.
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