Federal Court cuts legal bill in half for class actions relating to First Nations child welfare

The Federal Court has ruled class action lawyers involved in a historic, multi-billion dollar settlement for First Nations child welfare can receive $40 million for their work — half of the amount originally sought.

Federal Court cuts legal bill in half for class actions relating to First Nations child welfare
The Federal Court is being asked to decide how much class action lawyers should receive in legal fees for a $23 billion settlement.

The Federal Court has ruled class action lawyers involved in a historic, multi-billion dollar settlement for First Nations child welfare can receive $40 million for their work — half of the amount originally sought.