A federal judge cancels the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordering a hearing on whether the human smuggling charges are vindictive. The Salvadoran man was mistakenly deported and returned under a cloud of controversy.
A U.S. federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is facing vindictive prosecution. The proceeding follows a December 2025 court appearance in Maryland.
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines four disciplined practices for Canadian employers to legally manage remote workers, reassert control, and avoid costly settlements.
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully withheld Homeland Security grants from states over immigration policy. The decision restores over $233 million in vital counterterrorism funding.
A Winnipeg health-care manager diagnosed with PTSD after witnessing a workplace stabbing is suing Seven Oaks General Hospital and the WRHA for wrongful dismissal. Read the full story.
Canadian employment lawyer Howard Levitt explains why dismissing staff before or during the holidays is not only inhumane but also exposes employers to significant legal liability and bad faith damages.
A Canadian journalist's symptoms were dismissed by her OB-GYN, delaying a diagnosis of aggressive stage 3C neuroendocrine cancer. Her story highlights systemic issues in women's healthcare.
Former CIA Director John Brennan alleges the U.S. Justice Department engaged in judge shopping and leaked grand jury information. Get the full story on this major political accusation.
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled provincial laws do not violate charter rights, dismissing a lawsuit from five families affected by the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Read the full ruling details.
A former Alberta Health Services board member alleges a political fixer and publisher were paid to discredit him before testifying in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Lawyers secured a rare court order to investigate.
A U.S. judge has ruled the Trump administration must permit court challenges for Venezuelan migrants facing detention. The decision, dated December 22, 2025, marks a significant legal development.
A U.S. judge has permitted Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain out of custody while her immigration case is considered. The decision was made in Maryland on December 22, 2025.
A B.C. judge has upheld a $33,000 wrongful eviction award for Vancouver tenants. The ruling reinforces tenant protections under provincial law. Learn the details of this significant case.
A Delaware judge has reinstated Elon Musk's monumental 2018 compensation package worth $139 billion, concluding a years-long legal dispute. Explore the details and implications.
A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against Samsung over fire risks in electric ranges. The case involves a recall of over 300,000 units in Canada. Learn about the allegations and potential compensation.
A Saskatoon judge will sentence Roderick Sutherland for manslaughter in April, ruling key witness testimony unreliable due to drug impairment. Get the latest details.
A U.S. federal judge is deliberating whether Donald Trump can claim immunity from civil lawsuits related to the January 6 Capitol attack. The legal decision could set a major precedent.
A Milwaukee judge has been convicted of obstruction of justice for aiding an immigrant. The verdict highlights tensions between judicial authority and federal immigration enforcement.
A Milwaukee judge was convicted of obstruction for aiding an immigrant's escape from ICE agents. The case highlights tensions over U.S. immigration enforcement. Read the full story.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Peter Richard, who led the pivotal Westray Mine disaster inquiry, has passed away at 93. Remembering his legacy in Nova Scotia's justice system.
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines a strategic roadmap for Canadian remote workers to legally enforce their work-from-home arrangements and avoid constructive dismissal.
A New York judge expressed hope that the pretrial evidence hearing for Luigi Mangione will conclude this week. Get the latest updates on this high-profile case.
A former security manager is suing a Winnipeg casino, alleging wrongful dismissal. The case highlights employment disputes in Manitoba's gaming sector. Learn the details of the legal claim.
A federal judge has temporarily barred the Justice Department from using key evidence in the recently dismissed case involving former FBI Director James Comey. This legal twist could reshape the government's approach.
A U.S. federal judge has denied the Trump administration's motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging migrant detentions at Guantánamo Bay. The case continues.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
A U.S. judge in Florida has ruled that grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations can be made public under a new transparency law. Read the latest developments.
A Wisconsin judge has approved a conditional release plan for Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate in 2014 to please the fictional Slender Man. Learn about the case and the path forward.
Employment lawyer Howard Levitt outlines critical mistakes to avoid during employee terminations in Canada. Learn the legal essentials for employers and employees.
Quebec Liberal Party faces internal crisis as Judge Fournier's investigation report must be submitted by January 31, 2026. Learn about the political implications.