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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.

Trump's Remarks Cause Volatility in U.S. Defence Stocks

Former President Donald Trump's recent geopolitical comments triggered significant volatility in U.S. defence sector stocks this week, impacting major contractors. Read the analysis of the market reaction.

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.

Trump seeks $1.5T defence budget increase for 2027

Former President Donald Trump proposes a massive US defence spending hike to $1.5 trillion for 2027, calling the current era 'dangerous times.' Get the details on this significant policy shift.

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.

Defence Industrial Strategy Misses Release Deadline

The Liberal government has missed its promised pre-Christmas deadline to release the new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), leaving industry and stakeholders in the dark. Discover the implications for Canada's defence spending and procurement.

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.

UK's paid military gap year aims to boost recruitment

The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.

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.

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.

Toronto Proposed as Home for Defence Security Bank

Experts argue Toronto is the natural choice to host the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, leveraging its financial hub status to bolster allied security. Discover why Canada's bid hinges on its largest city.

Meet Alan Jackson, attorney for Nick Reiner

A look at defence attorney Alan Jackson, who is representing Nick Reiner. Get the facts on his career and high-profile cases. Learn more about this legal figure.

Toronto vies for defence bank HQ, 3,500 jobs at stake

Toronto officially launched its bid to host the new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, competing with four other Canadian cities for a project that could create up to 3,500 local jobs. Discover why Ontario's leaders are confident.

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