Jonalyn Cueto

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Halifax native returns home to lead firm’s growth efforts By Cox & Palmer has announced Blair White's appointment as the new chief operating officer of its Halifax, NS, office. White has held senior leadership positions in the financial and insurance industries in Toronto, ON, a firm news release highlighted. While in Toronto, White reportedly spearheaded significant initiatives focused on business growth, efficiency improvements, and increased profitability.

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

She was once managing partner of Baker McKenzie's Brisbane office By K&L Gates has strengthened its energy, infrastructure, and resources practice with the addition of Tanya Denning as a partner in its Brisbane office. Denning joins the firm from Baker McKenzie, where she served as the Brisbane office managing partner and co-led the Australian energy team. She has more than two decades of experience advising on complex M&A and energy-related projects throughout the APAC region.

5 days ago | thelawyermag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

The organisation aims to clarify rights around technology, tenancy, and family arrangements By Australians will have the chance to better understand their everyday legal rights through a series of free webinars hosted by Legal Aid NSW during Law Week, which runs from 19-23 May. The initiative, entitled Lunch and the Law, will include sessions on common legal concerns such as mobile phone usage, rental rights, traffic fines, parenting after separation, and buying used cars.

1 week ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

UK's Ministry of Justice acknowledges data security investigation By The Ministry of Justice has initiated an investigation into what appears to be a data breach at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), working collaboratively with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre to address the security incident. According to reports from Sky News, the LAA informed law firms last week through a letter that a “security incident” had been identified.

1 week ago | canadianlawyermag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Roberts cautions against using impeachment to challenge court rulings By US chief justice John Roberts reaffirmed his stance on judicial independence Wednesday, delivering implicit criticism of president Donald Trump’s recent attacks on judges who have blocked parts of his agenda.