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Publication Date: March 27, 2026 - 04:00
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Ontario court slashing $500M legal fees will have ‘chilling effect’ on other cases, argue lawyers
March 27, 2026
Lawyers who had over $500 million in legal fees struck down by an Ontario court are appealing the decision, arguing the case could have wider implications affecting access to justice.
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An Ontario man accused of aiding multiple suicides by selling lethal substances online will appear in court on May 29, where he is expected to plead guilty to charges of siding suicide if Crown prosecutors withdraw additional charges of first-degree murder.
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