Among current and former partners – as well as within the legal community in general – there is significant consternation and confusion with respect to Mr. Temins’s departure in particular. “Not in my 25 years of being on Bay Street, … Continue reading
This October, weed will become legal across Canada. In anticipation of that moment, the country’s licensed cannabis producers — there are now 113 of them — have turned to Bay Street with an endless list of legal questions. “It’s generating … Continue reading
One partial solution has been to offer counsel positions to partner-averse associates. The counsel role, in essence, mimics the in-house working experience. It has all the benefits of a dynamic career in private practice, but it doesn’t come with aggressive … Continue reading
Survey says litigation will be focus of recruiting in near future Written By Alexia Kapralos A recent Canadian survey conducted by Robert Half Legal indicates that litigation, primarily in the areas of securities/corporate governance, intellectual property and employment law, is predicted … Continue reading
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Goodmans LLP, two of Canada’s leading national law firms, seem to be breeding grounds for in-house counsel in the country’s commercial real estate sector. Four lawyers now prominent in real estate industry law departments … Continue reading
If you’ve been off from work for some time like me, one unexpected delight of returning to a job might be the opportunity to dress up again, and the chance to wear some of your favourite heels. You might have … Continue reading
Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and Moodys Gartner Tax Law LLP are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic alliance. “Our alliance with Moodys Gartner helps to reinforce our strong tax foundation by adding another layer of private client … Continue reading
Norton Rose Fulbright and Chadbourne & Parke of New York have announced that the two firms will combine in the second quarter of 2017. The firm name will remain under Norton Rose Fulbright and will staff more than 4,000 lawyers in … Continue reading
In a recent article published in The American Lawyer, What It Costs When Talent Walks Out the Door, author, Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, goes on to explain her years of findings when it comes to the best practices for attracting, retaining and … Continue reading
On November 23, 2016, Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that Melissa Kennedy, Executive Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Affairs, was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. Melissa is being recognized for her exceptional leadership in helping Sun Life … Continue reading