Publication: Canadian Lawyer Magazine

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports
The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company

News roundup — May 21, 2013

CanadaRetiring Supreme Court judge scolds junior colleague , The Globe and MailMayor Ford's lawyer says it's too early to consider action over drug allegations , ReutersNDP calls for RCMP investigation into $90,000 cheque from Harper aide to Mike Duffy ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 7 hours ago]
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Nexopia
Nexopia

Do judges need coaching on powers of cell phones?

A decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal last week has some wondering if judges need more education around the powers of devices they themselves probably use every day.‘[D]id they think it was small little elves within BlackBerry devices who were routing ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 7 hours ago]
Entities: BlackBerry, judges, Nexopia
First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

We accept cash, cheque, credit cards . . . or Bitcoin

If it took you some time to get your head around Interac e-mail transfers, PayPal, or other forms of electronic payment, just wait until you meet Bitcoin. The latest darling of IT journalists, now including yours truly, Bitcoin is a form of digital currency ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 11 hours ago]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports
Osgoode Hall Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School

A plea for action

Fair enough, as I too am not a great believer in cookie-cutter solutions as many firms are genuinely different so the solutions and their execution will vary from firm to firm.But where the rubber hits the road for me is in the differentiation between ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

A damning and thought-provoking chronicle

Without Honour: The True Story of the Shafia Family and the Kingston Canal Murders by Rob Tripp; HarperCollins, pp. 368.“My children did a lot of cruelty toward me.”- Mohammad Shafia, testifying at his trial for murdering his first wife and three dau ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports
Queen's University
Queen's University

Young lawyers, read this LSUC report

You may have heard about (or read) the report recently submitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada entitled “Leaving Law and Barriers to Re-Entry” by Queen’s University professor Fiona Kay and PhD candidates Stavey Alarie and Jones Adjei. I received ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports
University of Toronto Faculty of Law
University of Toronto Faculty of Law

U of T grads honoured for volunteer work

Award winner Danielle Glatt says she performs best when she’s really busy so embraces volunteer work.Considering the demands of law school, it’s amazing students find the time to eat and sleep — let alone volunteer.Earlier this month, five graduates of ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

U of S mulls incentives to get law grads to go rural

Sweetening the pot, not just sweet talk, is needed to get law grads to rural areas, says dean Sanjeev Anand.There is a big campaign — including a bus and BBQ tour — to persuade Saskatchewan law grads to look for articles in smaller centres around the ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long weekend, warns LawPRO

LawPRO is warning lawyers to be vigilant about bad cheque fraud over the long weekend, when fraudsters are known to take advantage of bank closures and off-guard staff at law offices.LawPRO sees a higher traffic of bad cheque fraud activity when lawyers ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 17 2013]
Entities: Fraud, Scam, Fake, Dipper
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

News roundup — May 17, 2013

Brazeau claims his 'day in court' will clear his name, The National PostLawyer for accused Bosma killer promises the 'real story' will come out, Toronto StarCivilian watchdog group launches investigation of northern B.C. RCMP officers, Vancouver SunUnited ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

French firm establishes beachhead in Quebec

Welch Bussieres managing partner Jean-François Welch says the partnership with DS Avocats will help the firm compete with larger national firms.The French are joining forces.International business law firm DS Avocats, based in Paris, France, is partnering ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 16 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

News roundup — May 16, 2013

After display of 'hotheaded behaviour' as member of a Thornhill condo board 4 years ago, high-scoring Osgoode grad finally allowed to don robes in Ontario: LSUC, Toronto StarToronto man with multiple charges 'complicates court calendar' with two days ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 16 2013]

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News roundup — May 21, 2013 [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 7 hours ago]
Do judges need coaching on powers of cell phones? [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 7 hours ago]
We accept cash, cheque, credit cards . . . or B... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - 11 hours ago]
A damning and thought-provoking chronicle [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
A plea for action [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
Young lawyers, read this LSUC report [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
U of S mulls incentives to get law grads to go ... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
U of T grads honoured for volunteer work [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 20 2013]
Be vigilant for bad cheque scams over long week... [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 17 2013]
News roundup — May 17, 2013 [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 17 2013]
French firm establishes beachhead in Quebec [Published Canadian Lawyer Magazine - May 16 2013]
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