Jessica Mach

Jessica Mach is Canada Editor - Law for Key Media’s legal publications. She previously covered California employment law and US labour policy for Law360, Law.com, and the Los Angeles Daily Journal.

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Retired and transitioning lawyers will have access to resources through new OBA program

Retired and transitioning lawyers will have access to resources through new OBA program

The program will provide a network and resources to engage with the legal community

OCA says paralegal didn’t provide ineffective assistance after failing to file materials for appeal

OCA says paralegal didn’t provide ineffective assistance after failing to file materials for appeal

The court said an application the paralegal was tasked with filing would have failed if heard

OCA finds bank breached data contracts, tried to ‘suppress the truth’ in litigation

OCA finds bank breached data contracts, tried to ‘suppress the truth’ in litigation

The court struck damages awarded of over 900K against Bank of New York Mellon

OCA orders redaction, declines full sealing order requested by Muslim organization, in tax dispute

OCA orders redaction, declines full sealing order requested by Muslim organization, in tax dispute

Court highlights need for transparency with government misconduct claims, Muslim group warns of risks

New OBA President Kathryn Manning pinpoints ‘polarization’ as priority issue

New OBA President Kathryn Manning pinpoints ‘polarization’ as priority issue

Manning began her tenure as president on Sept. 1

Merits of COVID-19 benefit programs justify breach of discrimination rules, OCA rules

Merits of COVID-19 benefit programs justify breach of discrimination rules, OCA rules

A woman with Crohn's disease accused the programs of disadvantaging workers with disabilities

Smart & Biggar, Bereskin & Parr merger eyes stronger presence in Toronto, international IP markets

Smart & Biggar, Bereskin & Parr merger eyes stronger presence in Toronto, international IP markets

The firms' managing director and managing partner discuss the benefits of a combined firm

Multiple factors determine length of time to comply with ASD breath sample demands, OCA rules

Multiple factors determine length of time to comply with ASD breath sample demands, OCA rules

The court declined prosecutors' proposal to set a bright line rule for such incidents

Robert Mason on leaving Big Law to go solo: 'There's just an absolute sense of freedom'

Robert Mason on leaving Big Law to go solo: 'There's just an absolute sense of freedom'

Mason discusses the joys of entrepreneurship and how small firms don't have to do small deals

Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial in tax fraud case, citing unfair trial, ineffective counsel

Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial in tax fraud case, citing unfair trial, ineffective counsel

The trial conduct of the defendant’s lawyer showed 'an abdication of responsibility,' the court said