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A recent lawsuit from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, a human rights organization, is alleging the Government of Manitoba and Canada is underfunding Legal Aid Manitoba. Toni De Guzman reports.

A fire at a southeast Calgary landfill continues to burn after it ignited more than a week ago. As fire crews assist with knocking it down, new details are emerging about legal action the City of Calgary is taking against the landfill’s operator. Adam MacVicar reports.

The new 50 per cent emergency tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump lobbed at Canada over the weekend have raised legal questions about their broad use — since no president has used them before. But a policy that bypasses legislative constraints and goes around the U.S. Court of International Trade, also contains potential consequences against Canada...

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s a chance to learn more about the ongoing challenges that Indigenous Peoples continue to face. One area where those impacts remain visible is within the justice system. Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Andre Landry spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Both levels of government are accused of violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for underfunding legal aid in Manitoba, according to a Court of King’s Bench lawsuit.

Electric bikes are becoming more common on Kingston streets, but not all e-bikes are created equal. Police are reminding riders what’s legal, as the city looks at how to better regulate this growing mode of transportation.

A former car salesman, Clement Vandenkerckhove, in Belgium, is now a prince after his father formally recognized him as a member of the country’s royal family. Prince Laurent’s now 26-year-old son was born before Laurent’s marriage to Princess Claire.

Members of Halifax’s legal community are reacting after the province prevented people living in tents from accessing higher income assistance. This comes after a Court of Appeal ruling found tents count as a legal accommodation, leading the province to make some adjustments. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.

When Albertans need legal help but can’t afford a lawyer, Legal Aid Alberta is often there to assist. But what many people don’t realize is that the organization relies on a network of private lawyers to deliver many of its services. Legal Aid Alberta’s roster relations liaison Paul Welke spoke to Global News Morning Edmonton...

WATCH: Saskatchewan legal aid service organizations are flagging justice system failures in access to affordable legal assistance admits spiking crime rates.

A New Brunswick lawyer is facing disciplinary proceedings after it’s alleged he prepared 10 of 12 legal citations using generative AI that were then filed in court. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in professional workplaces, it is raising bigger questions about where the technology fits into the justice system. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.

Vancouver has its first black focused legal clinic. Cecilia Barnes and Raphael Tachie from the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers talk about the benefits of creating this much needed institution.

‘It Ends With Us’ actor and director Justin Baldoni is asking a judge to deny or “substantially reduce” his co-star Blake Lively’s “excessive” request for more than US$8 million in legal fees. In a legal filing submitted Monday, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios referred to Lively’s request as “anything but a typical fee motion.” Also: Tom...

“Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde” takes us back before Elle Woods went to Harvard and into her high school years! Elle Woods, originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon, is this time portrayed by newcomer Lexi Minetree, who tells us about how she was able to make the OG Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon herself, cry!

The B.C. government is taking another step toward legal action against OpenAI, arguing the company may have had an opportunity to prevent the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting. The province has hired lawyers in both California and Vancouver, We speak with Reidar Mogerman from Vancouver-based CFM Lawyers about building a case against OpenAI.

‘It Ends With Us’ actor Justin Baldoni is breaking his silence following his two-year legal battle with co-star Blake Lively. The 42-year-old actor and his wife Emily Baldoni released a video on Instagram, thanking fans for their support during a “painful” time filled with “a lot of trauma.” Baldoni said that after “talking about it”...

Summer is a time for family trips and making memories. But for parents who are separated or divorced, travel planning involves an extra layer of complexity. Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Victoria Foster spoke to Global News Morning Edmonton about what separated or divorced parents should consider before making travel plans.

The provincial government announced on Tuesday that it has retained counsel to pursue legal action against OpenAI for its failure to notify law enforcement of threats made on its platform before the February mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that left seven dead. “As the community continues to heal, our government remains focused on...

Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal officially announced today he will not be seeking re-election this fall. Leal says it was a tough decision, but he wants to enjoy time with his family while he still has good health. Madeleine McColl reports:

Mayoral candidate Kevin Klein says his legal team is looking at comments made by contender and current mayor Scott Gillingham about Klein’s relationship with Peter Nygard.