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BY Zena Olijnyk 05 Jun 2023

Loopstra Nixon and Macdonald Sager merger a union of complementary practices, say managing partners

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BY Aidan Macnab 05 Jun 2023

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Law Society of Ontario declares Jacqueline Horvat’s re-election as treasurer

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BY Angelica Dino 05 Jun 2023

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