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Cassels adds Farzad Forooghian as partner in capital markets group. His experience spans mining transactions, M&A, regulatory compliance. hubs.la/Q04CSs9P0

Women GCs may be well-suited to AI governance role: Blakes Board Report. Report delves into women’s advantage in some boardroom segments, especially in bigger companies. hubs.la/Q04CSs6F0

BlackBerry’s Phil Kurtz on sovereignty, licensing and the long game. The CLO on sovereign communications, running a licensing P&L, and what really gets lawyers to the top. hubs.la/Q04CSs6j0

Survey sheds light on barriers facing internationally trained lawyers. Such lawyers face issues securing employment, limited access to articling positions: report. hubs.la/Q04CL1CH0

Lawyers often slow to adopt new tech because they ‘ask hard questions’: Clio CEO. Clio CEO Jack Newton unveiled new products, features, and an acquisition at this year’s ClioCon. hubs.la/Q04CN-g10

The 2026 Lexpert Rising Stars Awards are almost here. Register now to attend the Thursday, Nov. 12 awards gala in Toronto. hubs.la/Q04CL1bt0

Law Commission of Ontario adds Ramani Nadarajah to board of governors. Environmental law specialist is Law Foundation of Ontario’s representative on governing body. hubs.la/Q04CL0WL0

What judges are really looking for in legal award submissions. In-house counsel and a managing partner spoke at the Canadian Legal Summit on what they look for as judges. hubs.la/Q04CzrMm0

Ontario Superior Court upholds practice restrictions on physician after voyeurism charges withdrawn. Court finds regulator reasonably relied on phone evidence despite constitutional challenge. hubs.la/Q04CzrLl0

Meet the litigation boutiques that keep winning Canada's respect. After 14 years of rankings, a select group of firms continues to stand the test of time. hubs.ly/Q04CzrvT0

Justice minister, CBA launch national symposium series to encourage judicial applications. First event will take place in Halifax in November, with additional symposiums planned for 2027. hubs.la/Q04Cr_Qb0

Chief legal officer Michael Kelly assumes new senior role at OMERS. In the newly created position, he remains the company’s most senior sustainability executive. hubs.la/Q04Cr_gv0

Sean Fraser announces Karen Hulan as Superior Court judge. The personal injury lawyer has practised in London and Toronto and will sit in Barrie. hubs.la/Q04Cr-7z0

BC Conservatives’ promise to repeal Legal Professions Act may render litigation with LSBC moot. The LSBC hopes to pause litigation and transitional measures related to the divisive legislation. hubs.la/Q04CrZJY0

Split SCC: Anesthesiologist must pay $12M for brain damage after C-section. The high court clarified the test for establishing responsibility for injuries caused by negligence. hubs.la/Q04Ch2yR0

Ontario Court of Appeal overturns orders transferring assets to spouse in family law case. Court questions basis for vesting orders transferring entire property interests to spouse. hubs.la/Q04Ch1Yx0

.@Mcleishorlando’s Jamie Davison on the ABI funding gap. How injured Ontarians fall through the cracks between insurance and public health. hubs.la/Q04Ch1l30

From firm to frontier: Sander Lekas’s jump to solar at SkyFire Energy. When he joined as the company’s first lawyer, he arrived to a court submission and negotiations on its largest project. hubs.la/Q04C7cmY0

OSFI endorses new sound practices for responsible AI adoption in the financial sector. New practices address AI governance, risk management and oversight throughout the AI lifecycle. hubs.la/Q04C7bXS0

Recent Ontario decision finds social hosts liable in underage house party drinking case. How far does social host liability extend? Two cases provide insight into the spectrum. Read more from @thomsonrogers. hubs.la/Q04C7bC30