Calgary Lawyer Suspended for Forgery and Abuse
A Calgary lawyer, Hardeep Sangha, has been handed a six-month suspension and a $38,039 fine following a scathing decision by the Law Society…
B.C. Court Denies Additional Damages in Immigration Lawyer’s Cross-Border Forgery Case
In a case that underscores the challenges of cross-border legal ethics and accountability, the B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed immigration lawyer Lihua…
Former B.C. Lawyer Disbarred Again for Sexual Harassment of Client
Marc Andre Eckardt, also known as Marc Andre Scheirer, has been disbarred for the second time following a history of professional misconduct, including…
Mexican Government Sending Lawyers to Defend Migrants Amid Concerns of Trump Immigration Crackdown
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Mexican government has announced plans to enhance its legal protection program for Mexican citizens in the…
BC Lawyer Ordered to Pay $35,000 for Discrimination Against Brain-Injured Client
A BC Human Rights Tribunal has ordered defence lawyer Peter Hertzberg to pay $35,000 in damages after ruling that his harsh and disrespectful…
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Reach Divorce Settlement After Years Long Dispute
After an arduous eight-year legal battle, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have officially reached a divorce settlement. This marks the conclusion of one…
B.C. Lawyers Help Peruvian Indigenous Community Get a River Declared a Person with Legal Rights
In a groundbreaking decision, a Peruvian court recognized the Marañón River as a legal person, granting it rights to exist, flow, and remain…
Trump Loses Appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 Million Verdict
An appeals court has upheld a $5 million verdict against President-elect Donald Trump for sexually abusing and defaming columnist E. Jean Carroll. This…