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Click on the links above to view recent decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada and summaries for noteworthy cases from across the country.

Pair of civil cases thrown out,‘clear message’ seen from court

For the second time in less than a year, Ontario’s top court has warned plaintiffs that failing to diligently pursue their cases could be fatal to the file.

CBA report says get ready for big change

Lawyers’ earnings will flatten or fall, corporate spending on outside counsel will plunge 30 to 50 per cent over the next three to five years, and mid-size law firms will disappear.

In the aftermath of brain injury

Helping clients is what lawyers do. When the client has a traumatic brain injury, however, how that help is offered may need to change.

Navigating through the minefield

Malpractice claims grounded in wills and estates practice have increased significantly over the last several years.

Increase value by staying on top of trends

The legal market is changing. As technological developments affect everything that legal professionals do, business models are becoming more competitive.