2019-10-24 18:04
There is a worrying discrepancy between our acknowledgment of the severity of global warming and our willingness to address the worsening climate refugees crisis Read More
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2019-10-23 19:30
When building a professional network, remember that deep bonds are better than shallow ties Read More
2019-10-23 18:37
It’s a different world for new lawyers joining their first law firm. Here are some tips on how to adapt successfully Read More
2019-10-23 18:21
Writing is an essential, but sometimes overlooked, skill for lawyers to master Read More
2019-10-23 18:18
“To me, the best career investment is to always maintain the relationships I have developed over the years.” Read More
2019-10-22 12:00
Legal start-up Alexsei sets out to transform legal research by getting lawyers to focus on what’s relevant Read More
2019-10-22 12:00
Some options to consider in helping today’s law graduates tackle their student debt Read More
2019-10-21 12:00
Debt loads are becoming an enduring burden for Canadian law graduates, and that is distorting the profession’s ability to service the public Read More
2019-10-18 20:09
As Canadians prepare to vote, it is worth reflecting on the case’s legacy and the ongoing fight against persistent inequality Read More
2019-10-17 11:30
There is plenty of evidence pointing at the failures of Canada’s justice system. Judging by what's been said on the campaign trail, there is little sense of urgency to address them Read More
2019-10-16 17:35
As the 2019 federal election campaign unfolds, how is it that we talk so little about improving legal aid? Read More
2019-10-16 16:36
When something you did in your past trips up your present, how you address it will shape your future reputation Read More
2019-10-16 15:50
How the battle over an equality, diversity and inclusion initiative divided the Law Society of Ontario Read More
2019-10-15 17:05
In 2005, the world's states signed up to the doctrine known as the "Responsibility to Protect." Extending it to environmental crimes, no matter how serious, is unlikely to happen Read More
2019-10-10 13:05
What role can competition law and enforcement really play in addressing concerns arising from our digital economy? Read More
2019-10-10 12:47
CBA National summarizes the most relevant pledges affecting the legal profession Read More
2019-10-08 19:42
How to see and say what really matters Read More
2019-10-07 13:18
The fallout from the Google and Facebook rulings by the EU’s Court of Justice Read More
2019-10-04 14:59
Can Parliament's criminal law power be used to protect genetic information? Read More
2019-10-01 23:26
Investigative reporter and best-selling author Robyn Doolittle discusses her new book, “Had it Coming.” Read More
2019-10-01 16:42
Les conclusions d’une experte du gouvernement fédéral donnent-elles davantage de latitude aux médecins pour interpréter la notion de « mort naturelle… Read More
2019-10-01 14:49
To be successful in driving innovation, law firm laboratories need real backing from leadership, proper resources and input from the clients Read More
2019-09-30 14:51
In an 8-to-1 ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada held that journalist Marie-Maude Denis does not have to disclose her sources, for now. But questions remain about the presumption of source p… Read More
2019-09-26 18:39
Decisions about removing would-be immigrants should come after Stage 1 determination, not before Read More
2019-09-24 17:17
In its latest decision on price-fixing, the Supreme Court extends the right to sue to people who buy from other sellers than the alleged conspirators Read More
2019-09-24 13:14
New trends in law office design focus on workplace experience, flexibility and mobility Read More
2019-09-24 13:00
Managing partners reveal how they adapt to changes in the legal industry’s business model and workforce Read More
2019-09-24 11:34
When your strategic plan needs to get implemented Read More
2019-09-19 15:14
Helping foreign employers build remote teams of foreign workers in Canada does not further the TFWP’s fundamental purpose Read More
2019-09-18 19:23
Automation will shake up jobs the legal sector. It’s also a golden opportunity for firms to update the skills of their legal professionals Read More
2019-09-17 13:24
Tightening drone regulations is necessary. But knowledge of the law among recreational users is also required Read More
2019-09-16 12:48
We should welcome the Supreme Court hearing its first case outside Ottawa. But there must be a fair and transparent method for determining sitting locations Read More
2019-09-16 12:25
Why we need to rethink 'force majeure' clauses in a an age of increasing climate disruption Read More
2019-09-16 12:00
Working in prison isn’t supposed to make anyone rich. But many working inmates in Canada are finding themselves getting poorer Read More
2019-09-13 18:41
Le Code de procédure civile du Québec pourra être utilisé devant les cours fédérales Read More
2019-09-13 12:49
The former federal cabinet minister on his new role as senior business advisor at Bennett Jones and how Canadian businesses should approach an uncertain global market Read More
2019-09-12 19:19
Suggestions for enhancing the Wage Earner Protection Program Read More
2019-09-10 18:07
The rise of protectionism is dramatically altering the risk landscape for in-house lawyers. But there are opportunities as well Read More
2019-09-10 17:40
Weighted lottery as close as it gets to Goldilocks solution for sponsorship Read More
2019-09-09 16:48
In agreeing to hear six instances to appeal the re-approval of the pipeline, the Federal Court concludes that the adequacy of consultations meet the "fairly arguable" standard for leave &mda&hell…Read More
2019-09-09 12:00
Or are efforts to make judges' expense claims public and to mandate sexual assault case training really about ensuring their impartiality? Read More
2019-09-05 14:34
Futures Committee Chair Martine Boucher is co-facilitating a designing thinking workshop, designed for legal professionals, in Calgary this month. She spoke with CBA National about the need… Read More
2019-09-04 14:22
The Equifax data breach was a teachable moment, but it seems the Office of the Privacy Commissioner may have learned the wrong lesson Read More
2019-09-03 17:03
The new reverse disclosure rules in sexual assault cases run into constitutional trouble Read More
2019-09-03 13:30
And the public will welcome it, because it will better serve their legal needs Read More
2019-09-03 12:00
The new CBA president discusses her priorities for the year ahead, the importance of promoting health and wellness for lawyers, and what she hopes to hear from party leaders during this fall… Read More
2019-09-03 12:00
Over the next couple of years, Brad Regehr aims to take an active and creative role in making sure the CBA fulfills its member’s needs Read More
2019-08-29 15:51
Canada's governments need to show more leadership Read More
2019-08-29 14:52
Creating a new program for temporary foreign workers won’t fix problems with the old one Read More
2019-08-28 12:00
Matthew Boswell puts into action his plan for a more robust enforcement strategy Read More
2019-08-27 14:53
The federal government has taken some measures to combat foreign interference ahead of this fall’s election. It should do more, provided it respects constitutional bounds Read More
2019-08-27 12:00
New tracking requirements under the CBCA raise questions around who has significant control over Canadian corporations Read More
2019-08-26 14:31
Almost a year after legalization, the legal cannabis market is a long way from displacing the illicit one Read More
2019-08-21 14:47
For the most part Canadian have stayed away from pursuing opportunities in Africa. But for those thinking about investing there, here are some lessons to be drawn from prior experiences of f… Read More
2019-08-21 13:58
Are international conventions effective at protecting cultural property? Read More
2019-08-13 12:27
Façonner l’avenir de la Loi sur les langues officielles tout en accédant à la profession Read More
2019-08-12 19:59
Allocating money for legal aid services for the most marginalized and vulnerable in our society is a reflection of our commitment to the rule of law Read More
2019-08-12 12:53
Deteriorating conditions are at a crisis point. It will take something radical to get the government to act Read More
2019-08-09 15:23
The Supreme Court will weigh in on whether a legal entity can invoke section 12 of the Charter Read More
2019-08-08 02:50
By now, lawyers should know what blockchain is. What they really need to understand is how it is affecting business transactions Read More
2019-08-08 01:25
But don’t forget the human approach Read More
2019-08-06 12:55
Who controls frozen embryos in Canada? Read More
2019-08-06 12:27
Canada’s parental laws are inconsistent for non-traditional families. Provincial governments need to re-examine them Read More
2019-07-26 14:09
Municipalities have no choice but to enforce provincial law. But as Quebec’s controversial religious symbols legislation shows, that's easier said than done Read More
2019-07-26 12:00
Practice tips for avoiding future litigation Read More
2019-07-26 12:00
Collaborative negotiation is a style of practice Read More
2019-07-26 12:00
A marketing plan can help you figure out what you want – and how to get it Read More
2019-07-15 13:36
Montréal est une des plaques tournantes en matière de droit et d’intelligence artificielle. Discussion sur le potentiel et les limites de l’apprentissage autonome… Read More
2019-07-15 12:00
Some recommendations on avoiding punitive tax consequences Read More
2019-07-15 12:00
Could AI drive the future of litigation finance? Read More
2019-07-15 12:00
Some recommendations on avoiding punitive tax consequences Read More
2019-07-11 16:44
The new Justice from Quebec will take over from Justice Clément Gascon who steps down in September Read More
2019-07-10 17:11
Canadians prefer buying from their old dealers – often for good reason Read More
2019-07-09 16:28
How can we ensure legal professionals continue to think for themselves instead of rubber-stamping the decisions of our AI tools? Read More
2019-07-09 16:04
With no cap on time and no guarantee of independent judicial oversight over placement of prisoners in confinement, Bill C-83 could do little to make the practice constitutional Read More
2019-07-08 12:00
Does there have to be a formal complaint to trigger an investigation of workplace violence or harassment? Read More
2019-07-05 14:37
It depends on how you define “conclude.” Read More
2019-07-03 14:57
It’s not just a numbers game. Inclusion has to be fostered Read More
2019-07-03 13:59
Avant tout, il faudra mettre le bien-être de l’humain au centre des préoccupations à l’étape du design Read More
2019-07-03 13:55
It’s the Supreme Court of Canada’s turn to weigh in on Uber’s mandatory arbitration clause for its workers Read More
2019-07-02 13:36
The CBA launched its 2019 federal election campaign with a letter to the leaders of the major political parties challenging them to stand up for access to justice through stable, sustainable… Read More
2019-06-28 18:15
The CBA’s Intellectual Property Section has some suggestions for the changes proposed to the Manual of Patent Office Practice to reflect the new patent rules expected this fall Read More
2019-06-27 15:50
The art of learning and leading. And maintaining the right balance between work and health Read More
2019-06-27 12:31
Bâtir une image de marque ou un portefeuille de brevets, c’est bien. Le faire selon une stratégie de propriété intellectuelle (PI) établie, c’es… Read More
2019-06-25 20:07
More than three years after the Supreme Court of Canada narrowly defined bestiality as penetration involving a person and an animal, Parliament has finally broadened it Read More
2019-06-25 12:00
Get calm, don’t bury it, and find the opportunity Read More
2019-06-25 12:00
Not so fast. It’s still an important marketing tool Read More
2019-06-25 12:00
It’s time to stop procrastinating. Here’s how to do it Read More
2019-06-21 14:22
In its second committee appearance on the government’s Bill C-75, Criminal Code and Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments, the CBA presentation focused on the need for preliminary hear… Read More
2019-06-19 20:28
Here’s a quick peek at the latest from legal scholarship on emerging issues in law Read More
2019-06-18 14:42
We need an approach that will minimize the period of uncertainty for employees and employers Read More
2019-06-18 13:40
Some ideas on making law truly accessible online in a way that can be understood by people Read More
2019-06-18 02:23
To learn Indigenous law, first, forget everything you learned in law school Read More
2019-06-13 14:25
Proposed changes would have a detrimental impact on refugee claimants who have previously filed a claim in a country with which Canada has an information-sharing agreement Read More
2019-06-13 13:57
Access to federal government services for official languages should never depend on the size of the minority community Read More
2019-06-13 11:25
It takes personal work, but lawyers can do a lot more to model reconciliation in their practices Read More
2019-06-13 11:25
For all lawyers, it is important to learn more to better to model reconciliation in their work Read More
2019-06-12 18:09
We need to think more about how Indigenous law was originally imagined and how it must be implemented today Read More
2019-06-12 18:09
We need to think more about how Indigenous law was originally imagined and how it must be implemented today Read More
2019-06-12 15:15
A historic piece of animal rights legislation, the ‘Free Willy’ bill, is now set to become law Read More
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