Olivia awaits the birth of her child and tries to sort out the future of her relationship with Chuck. A lawyer is charged with murdering a judge. Rob suspects R.J. of slandering him to ruin his practice.

Olivia gives birth to a baby girl. Chuck and Laura discover their attraction is mutual.

Rob accepts an assignment from Christian Pevril, one of the richest, most powerful men in the country, and who expects Rob to be as ruthless as necessary to get him what he wants.

Olivia reveals her new career as a movie producer and argues with Chuck over the impact her plans will have on Emily.

The future of Leon and Alana's marriage is in doubt as they argue over having children.

Chuck steals a high- profile case from Laura, but finds himself caught between his conscience and his duty as a lawyer.

Olivia shops for two million dollars when a major investor pulls out of her movie.

As Leon attempts to gain asylum for a feisty Mexican terrorist/ refugee, his biggest challenge is to keep her from indicting herself in the process.

Laura helps a family, wrongly accused of sexual abuse, to keep their child.

Rob discovers some disturbing facts from his family's past when he tries to help his schizophrenic brother.

Chuck presents Olivia with a bill in for losses due to her interference in the Bedal case.

Chuck's winning streak gets him hired by a top corporate lawyer whose son has been charged with a racially- motivated killing of a black police officer.

Eva Paredes persuades Leon to represent a young Guatemalan soldier who claims he was forces to serve in the army against his will and is now seeking asylm in Canada.

Rob represents the ex-wife of Russell's funeral home director. Olivia turns to Chuck for help when an explosion injures a crew member and Tom is charged with criminal negligence. Chuck asks Olivia to marry him, but Olivia turns him down. Dillon, much improved, and Mercedes continue to see each other. Malony becomes increasing possessive of Laura. Leon receives notice he's under investigation from the Law Society.

Leon defends his immigration practice before the Law Society. Chuck and Olivia take their custody battle to court. Olivia is upset at Eugenia's testimony and fires her on the spot. Tom returns to Toronto to help take care of Emily. The judge leaves Emily in Olivia's custody. The RCMP is investigating Rob investments for Tassos Demetrious as possible money laundring. Mercedes surprises Dillon by arranging to have his daughters come to visit.

More problems erupt around Olivia's film project as Rob is arrested by the RCMP for money laundering and the police seize the film, Charlotte Percy is suing for defamation and the uranium company sues for libel. Leon and Chuck team up to prevent Leon's disbarrment (Leon's been a member of the bar for 14 years); Alana has a miscarriage. Tom proposes to Olivia and she accepts.

Olivia announces she's giving up the movie business to go back to practising law. Leon hears the Law Society's decision. Olivia's movie opens; Chuck interferes in hers and Tom's wedding plans and at the end Olivia picks another man to marry.