2020-03-03 14:19
Amend the Income Tax Act to make room for ‘shared parenting’ model Read More
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2020-03-03 14:11
Exploring innovation within the legal culture Read More
2020-03-02 06:25
The Supreme Court will have its work cut out for it in an area of constitutional law that has been rarely tested, as it prepares for the upcoming hearing on the national carbon pricing schem… Read More
2020-02-26 14:09
CBA offers recommendations for safeguards in medical-assistance-in-dying law Read More
2020-02-25 10:47
Richard Wagner spoke to us about judicial independence, the challenge of reconciling Canada’s many legal traditions, and what makes him optimistic about the direction of our justice sy… Read More
2020-02-24 18:16
With the successor agreement to NAFTA closing in on final ratification, trade lawyers consider some of the changes ahead Read More
2020-02-24 15:52
As the world shifts to a low-carbon economy, managing climate change risks is now a major challenge for directors and officers Read More
2020-02-24 14:37
Nine resolutions were up for debate at the 2020 AGM in Ottawa last week. Seven have been passed as official CBA policy, with two tabled for next year Read More
2020-02-24 13:48
Lawyers are calling for changes to the governing law not-for-profit corporations to better reflect realities in the sector Read More
2020-02-21 00:45
Hard times are taking a toll on people dealing with issues related to their separation or divorce Read More
2020-02-21 00:08
Battling the stigma of job loss Read More
2020-02-20 22:46
Not addressing it will result more unfilled positions, and less justice for rural Albertans Read More
2020-02-20 14:57
Richard Wagner addressed concerns about threats to the rule of law at the CBA's annual general meeting Read More
2020-02-19 21:41
The term ‘survivor’ has been wholeheartedly embraced in contemporary feminism. But is it always appropriate? Read More
2020-02-19 12:26
#MeToo and jury impartiality Read More
2020-02-18 16:32
The practice of law has changed. Do we need to modernize lawyers’ codes of conduct? Read More
2020-02-18 11:39
A look at what's changed Read More
2020-02-18 11:38
A publicly-listed law firm’s acquisition of an alternative law company signals a shift in legal market strategy Read More
2020-02-17 12:19
Sexual harassment is rife in legal workplaces. But how can we stop it? Read More
2020-02-11 20:36
Passage of NAFTA’s replacement could mark a new beginning in promoting trade in a manner that is compliant with our domestic environmental laws Read More
2020-02-11 20:20
Administrative tribunals can lead the way in ensuring procedural fairness for self-represented litigants Read More
2020-02-11 14:54
CBA resolutions reflect issues in the news Read More
2020-02-11 01:33
Lawyer advertising rules do not purport to regulate or define “good taste”, but they do prohibit misleading, confusing or deceptive advertising Read More
2020-02-10 15:49
Online access to Federal Court documents must have appropriate limits Read More
2020-02-10 15:34
“Innovation” has become the legal industry buzzword everyone is talking about. But its true purpose and mechanics have largely been lost in myth and mystique Read More
2020-02-10 14:04
It’s far from clear that such a right will ever be workable in Canada Read More
2020-02-05 13:48
Draft rules being circulated for consultation miss a few targets Read More
2020-02-05 13:00
Technology and tools for managing relationships Read More
2020-02-05 05:50
The CBA appeared before the high court as an intervenor for the third time on the issue, arguing for the larger principle of judicial independence Read More
2020-02-03 20:08
In international development, as well as here at home, public interest litigation will only truly be effective when paired with other social change strategies Read More
2020-02-02 10:00
You want to be a lawyer in international development? Four young professionals share some valuable advice Read More
2020-01-28 14:43
The new MP for Kings-Hants brings a working-class family background and a young lawyer’s perspective to Parliament Read More
2020-01-28 13:19
How some CBA partner firms are supporting mental health at work Read More
2020-01-28 13:00
Anecdotal no more: survey reveals one in three respondents faced harassment and discrimination during the articling experience Read More
2020-01-28 13:00
Norton Rose Fulbright is making it its business to look after the mental health of its staff and professionals Read More
2020-01-28 10:00
Decades after the two landmark rulings, it can be exhausting still having to defend abortion access. But it’s as necessary as ever Read More
2020-01-28 10:00
Will the government’s new oversight bill ensure truly independent review of complaints filed against CBSA? Read More
2020-01-22 13:58
Why we need lower law school fees Read More
2020-01-22 13:42
Les restrictions relatives à l’utilisation de témoignages de satisfaction sont-elles trop contraignantes? Read More
2020-01-21 19:59
Canada can look to international law to seek justice. But there will be plenty of obstacles Read More
2020-01-21 14:54
There is a great deal of quality legal information available on the open web now. CanLII is trying to make it even more accessible Read More
2020-01-20 15:12
The importance of staying technology-neutral Read More
2020-01-15 19:59
Invoking it was never meant to be easy Read More
2020-01-15 19:07
If adopted, a resolution at the CBA’s February Annual General Meeting would call on the federal government to strengthen the constitutional independence of the AG Read More
2020-01-15 16:40
Climate change is a collective burden, and addressing its impacts must be done equitably and fairly, with ethical and legal considerations in mind Read More
2020-01-15 15:52
Proposed resolutions would denounce Quebec's secular bill and any other government policy that would deny equal opportunities within the legal profession based on a person's religion Read More
2020-01-15 15:26
A proposed resolution calls on the federal government to do more to protecting the public from unscrupulous immigration consultants Read More
2020-01-15 15:20
Already a potential target for staff reductions, public sector lawyers are essential to the effective functioning of government Read More
2020-01-15 14:57
Effective triage and referral systems are one way to make the justice system more people centered. Until now, Canada has made little progress on that front Read More
2020-01-15 14:31
As Canada’s Liberal government works to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, questions remain around what its impact will be in the Canadian le… Read More
2020-01-14 13:23
Criminal law, precisely when it concerns male on female violence, benefits from feminist perspectives and voices Read More
2020-01-13 14:06
People who have served on juries — particularly in trials involving crimes of violence — tend to carry pieces of the experience with them forever Read More
2020-01-10 14:03
PPSC should shine some light on remediation decision-making Read More
2020-01-07 19:05
Using climate litigation to defend the rights of the elderly Read More
2020-01-06 15:33
CBA National caught up with the Justice Minister and Attorney-General in his riding office of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun. He spoke to us about the government's plans for medical assistance… Read More
2020-01-03 14:53
The CBA’s Federal Courts Bench and Bar Liaison Committee supports digitization initiatives but remains cautious about using AI in decision-making Read More
2019-12-31 14:37
Legal analyst Jordan Furlong reflects on developments in the legal economy over the last decade, and ventures a few predictions for what comes next Read More
2019-12-23 18:16
Our most-read stories of the year reflect a diverse range Read More
2019-12-19 22:12
The Supreme Court clarifies the standard of review Read More
2019-12-16 19:00
New Brunswick’s vaccination bill is good public policy and probably violates rights. That doesn’t mean the government should use the override provision Read More
2019-12-16 13:00
The way external counsel deliver legal advice has to evolve with the times Read More
2019-12-13 14:00
Lynne Watt tells us what to expect from the SCC in 2020. And some thoughts on what appears to be shaping up as a light winter in terms of the number of appeals scheduled Read More
2019-12-13 13:00
The Competition Tribunal has no cases before it. Procedural inefficiency is a major reason why Read More
2019-12-13 13:00
Limited budgets and a diminished public profile are undermining the law enforcement agency’s independence Read More
2019-12-12 13:00
New GDPR guidelines should help Canadian companies meet their privacy compliance requirements. But they mustn’t overlook other jurisdictions Read More
2019-12-10 18:06
Keeping pace with evolving surveillance technology is a struggle for lawmakers Read More
2019-12-03 19:02
« Désormais, l’artiste ne crée plus une œuvre, il crée la création ». Nicolas Schöffer, 1956 Read More
2019-12-03 18:18
Blockchain technology has a long way to go before proving that it's safer, cheaper and better. Especially to lawyers Read More
2019-12-03 14:05
Women’s empowerment events need to take a different approach Read More
2019-12-02 19:39
Guidelines for stay-of-removal process need better timing considerations Read More
2019-11-26 18:35
Setting the rules to protect the privacy of city dwellers Read More
2019-11-26 18:15
Tax committee calls for more nuanced approach to transfer pricing changes Read More
2019-11-25 18:25
Prévoyez beaucoup d’essais et erreurs. Et soyez patients Read More
2019-11-25 18:14
Rationale behind draft mergers timing document unclear Read More
2019-11-25 13:17
Looking at draft legislation for stock option deductions Read More
2019-11-22 16:31
Looking ahead to the Supreme Court’s administrative law trilogy decision, and beyond Read More
2019-11-22 13:00
Law firms, smaller ones especially, could do a lot more to get paid in time Read More
2019-11-22 13:00
Building a media profile can enhance your profile and influence – if you know what journalists need Read More
2019-11-22 01:57
U.S. ruling on unconstitutional border searches of digital devices is not a licence for Canadian lawyers to let their guard down Read More
2019-11-20 19:11
The minister from Montreal stays on in the job, and takes a new oath Read More
2019-11-19 14:35
It's hard to get all stakeholders working together to put pressure on governments to act Read More
2019-11-18 16:09
Federal, provincial and territorial governments must work together following Quebec Superior Court ruling Read More
2019-11-15 13:37
The CBA’s Municipal law section launches a legal guide for municipal governments Read More
2019-11-13 16:17
The Family Law Limited Legal Service Scope is conducting an Ontario research survey and seeking input from family law professionals Read More
2019-11-12 17:56
Court gowning procedures across Canada need to be more flexible and inclusive Read More
2019-11-12 15:59
Placer l’humain au coeur de l’information juridique est même une nécessité d’affaires Read More
2019-11-12 14:27
What to do when you get a position on a strategic board Read More
2019-11-12 13:59
All states, including those with a seat on the UN’s most powerful body, have international legal obligations to make it a priority to prevent atrocities Read More
2019-11-08 15:00
Early neutral evaluation can make litigation less expensive and help parties get a better sense of the merits of their case. We should use it more in Canada Read More
2019-11-08 14:59
Canada’s Privacy Act is a middle-aged law long overdue for a makeover Read More
2019-11-05 16:39
A legal tech company that provides custom solutions for ordinary citizens and small businesses Read More
2019-11-05 14:12
Competition authorities in Europe, the U.S. and Canada are grappling with renewed pressure to intervene and enforce antitrust laws more aggressively Read More
2019-11-04 18:25
The modern era of enforcement has arrived, with securities regulators across Canada and the world increasingly relying on technology to pursue their mandates Read More
2019-11-04 14:16
Where are we now under PIPEDA? Read More
2019-10-31 14:27
What are the implications for receivers who cannot walk away from abandoned assets? Read More
2019-10-30 17:44
A helpful ruling from the 2nd Circuit opens the doors to discovery under Section 1782 of the U.S. Code Read More
2019-10-30 17:02
As in-house counsel strive to be recognized as trusted advisors and business partners, the ability to help their organizations move forward strategically becomes critical Read More
2019-10-29 16:41
How to help break down ingrained habits Read More
2019-10-29 14:28
The CBA's Immigration Law Section says it is unnecessary and inconvenient, and issues in an application are rarely detected Read More
2019-10-24 20:16
Oui, mais pas à tout prix Read More
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