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Two months into my summer at McCague Borlack LLP, I’ve learned that what really stands out...

From Real Estate Deals to Real Estate Court Disputes: A Reflection on Career Transition -  My transition from real estate agent to law student has given me a unique advantage in the world of real estate litigation. 

I started reflecting on how my experience so far has differed from what my 2L-self expected...

I was feeling both excited and nervous starting my 2L summer student position at McCague Borlack LLP, but a friend’s pep talk reminded me...

The true benefit of working in-person became apparent the moment our assignments were handed out during the second week.

Last week, the summer students finished our firm orientation and were open for assignments!

Another significant development that the legal field is grappling with is artificial intelligence. The risk that lawyers accept when using AI in their practices.

Howard brings a focused, goal-oriented approach to the most difficult infrastructure problems to find creative solutions. Because of his ongoing endeavours, Howard has been selected as a listee for the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2025.

New Construction Law Update - Bill 126 (the “Bill”) made several changes to the Act, among which was an expansion of what can be adjudicated.

Juela Xhaferraj joins MB in our Toronto office. Her experience includes resolving complex commercial disputes. Read her full bio.

Brink's, Incorporated v. Air Canada, 2025 FC 110 - The case where Brink’s, a company whose whole raison d’etre is the transport and protection of money, missed the mark on properly documenting the value of its cargo.

I grew up playing sports and everyone loved to go on about how athletes are so successful in their careers and have all kinds of transferable skills they bring to the workplace.

The FSRA published the 2025 monetary thresholds and deductibles for non-pecuniary general damages under the Insurance Act and O. Reg. 461/96...

A case study on The Supreme Court of Canada recently releasing its judgments in Auer v. Auer, 2024 SCC 36 and TransAlta Generation Partnership v. Alberta, 2024 SCC 37.

The journey to becoming a lawyer can be a long one, with articling being one of the countless trains we have to take.

Every year, Kathryn Stroscher, MB's HR Manager, hosts a "Take Our Kids to Work" Day, showing them around the office, city resource libraries, and the courthouse. Thanks Kat!

New Case Study - In the construction industry, where a tangled web of inter-related contracts can be the norm

New Case Study - Hemmings v Peng - the issue of remoteness of damage (“legal causation”) in the context of a medical malpractice claim.

To recognize the history and legacy of residential schools as part of the reconciliation process with Indigenous peoples, MB will once again honour and acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

We want to wish all who work so hard to make this firm a fantastic place a Happy Anniversary and here's to many more successful years to come! 

Aside from the 12-week summer student term – which flies by in the blink of an eye – articling is the first real glimpse into the life of a practicing lawyer.

New case study on the issue of vicarious liability in contractual relationships. In the case of Harris v. Ward¹,  a customer had entered the dealership looking to trade in her old car and purchase a new one.

Balancing the demands of law with my passion for fitness has taught me invaluable lessons about maintaining both physical and mental health.

When I originally looked at firms participating in the Ottawa recruitment, the first quality that stood out about MB was their commitment to students for hands-on participation in all areas of civil litigation.

I am working on a file that involves admiralty law, a practice area I had hoped to encounter this summer. What interests me about admiralty law is its reach and impact span every corner of the globe.

On Monday morning Ashley, the Student Director, emailed each of the eight summer students: “Please complete the attached questionnaire and send it back to me.”

The first day of work is always daunting, there’s no way around it. Thanks to the orientation program at McCague Borlack, I felt as well prepared as I possibly could be.

The recent Court of Appeal decision in Kolapully v. Myles is significant for two key reasons. First, it addresses the admissibility of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography ("SPECT") scan evidence...

Every student feels the nerves that come with starting a new job. Transitioning from the classroom to the office is always a significant adjustment.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "Court") released its decision in LifeLabs LP v. Information and Privacy Commr. (Ontario).

We are thrilled to announce that all six of our articling students will return to the firm as associates at the end of the summer!  And that our summer students have started for 2024.

A Case Comment re:  Dufault v The Corporation of the Township of Ignance by Martin Smith and Nicholas Therens.

Wendy maintains a broad commercial and construction litigation practice, with a focus on real property, construction, and commercial tenancy disputes.

This paper by Nawaz Tahir and Ali AGhaeinia was first presented by Nawaz at a client seminar.

A new student blog from our Articling Student Ali Aghaeinia.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual court hearings have become the norm, and in-person court attendances are harder to come by.

I’ll always remember the day when I stepped into the managing partner’s office, and he said, “Nick, you’re going to trial.” A rush of adrenaline and nerves flushed through my body.

As an articling student, you can assume day-to-day carriage of your own small claims court matters. This provides a great opportunity for you to understand the “big picture” of the litigation process by working on a file from start to finish.

One of the largest courtrooms I’ve seen. A large, vaulted roof. There must have been eight rows of three long pews. 

As I began my journey as an articling student, I quickly realized that all the same feelings I had when starting 1L came back to hit me like a brick wall. 

Within the tight-knit MSW/JD community, I’ve heard it put this way: Law is public regulation and social work is public administration.

I was introduced to a type of claim that was entirely new to me: subrogation.

Everyone warned me about maintaining a good work-life balance when entering a career in law.