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May 24, 2013: The legal week in review

May 24, 2013: The legal week in review

A roundup of headlines that have the legal world talking. Read More »

Not quite letting the sunshine in

Not quite letting the sunshine in

Why Ottawa is resisting implementing mandatory reporting of payments made by resources companies to foreign governments. Read More »

Immigration: Efficiency over compassion?

Immigration: Efficiency over compassion?

These are interesting times for immigration lawyers. Read More »

Asleep at the switch

Asleep at the switch

Surviving on little sleep isn’t something to brag about. It could wreck your health and derail your career. Read More »

Positive rights

Positive rights

It’s time our governments take ownership over how our rights are protected. Read More »

Pensions vs. insolvency

Pensions vs. insolvency

Pensions lawyer Rachel Arbour of Hicks Morley says the Indalex ruling brings balance back to the competing interests of pension plans and insolvency law. Read More »

Out of office

Out of office

Lawyers can’t work all the time. Here’s a guide to music, books, movies and travel destinations for when it’s time to dial it down. Read More »

‘Let’s go for shawarma!’

‘Let’s go for shawarma!’

Food and human rights law in Canada. Read More »

Your Practice

Predictive discovery

Predictive discovery

A new approach is revolutionizing how lawyers deal with electronic documents. Read More »

Cut the legalese

Cut the legalese

Avoid malpractice claims by taking the time to make sure your clients understand you. Read More »

The art of negotiation

The art of negotiation

Prepare, ask questions, and get your ego out of the way. Read More »

Legal research in the digital age

Legal research in the digital age

Why there is still a role for the law library. Read More »

Featured Blog Posts

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Struggling with privacy law

By Yves Faguy

Bad policy is harmful to the rule of law. Read More »

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Agents of change

By Robert Brun

Showing leadership by getting involved. Read More »

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Getting tough on competition crimes

By Michael Osborne

Sentences for competition offences are going up, and enforcement is vigorous. Read More »

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Losing sleep

By Beverley Spencer

Not getting enough rest? Join the club... Read More »

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Seeing the glass half full

By Fred Headon

Lawyers have to think about the future in positive terms. Read More »

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