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Lawyer wins case against multinational firm behind day school settlement
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Lawyer wins case against multinational firm behind day school settlement

So: a First Nations lawyer, Joan Jack, finally won her legal battle against a big law firm that handled a historic $1.5 billion settlement for day school survivors. She originally launched the case in 2009, but Gowling WLG took over in 2016 and earned millions without paying her. Now, a Manitoba judge ruled Gowling had a duty to present her fees for approval and breached that duty. Joan feels vindicated after six tough years, highlighting the importance of recognizing Indigenous contributions. And here's the thing - the fight for justice continues, but this is a big win for fairness.
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