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Judge Slashes Legal Fees, Boosting Funds for First Nations

10/30/2025

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The judge reduced legal fees in the Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case from $510 million to $23 million.
Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek challenged the fees as excessive.
Justice Fred Myers criticized the lawyers for prioritizing their own interests over the First Nations and for discouraging independent legal advice.
The ruling is expected to return substantial funds to 21 First Nations involved, transforming their communities.

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The judge reduced legal fees in the Robinson-Huron Treaty annuities case from $510 million to $23 million.
Garden River First Nation and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek challenged the fees as excessive.
Justice Fred Myers criticized the lawyers for prioritizing their own interests over the First Nations and for discouraging independent legal advice.
The ruling is expected to return substantial funds to 21 First Nations involved, transforming their communities.