Cloud computing and the future of law as a profession, as well as the way we practice has been hotly debated by everyone as of late, from American Lawyer Magazine and Lexpert, to Precedent but, the one aligning factor has been … Continue reading
In the August 22, 2014, The Lawyers Weekly, Whitney Borins was quoted discussing the issues surrounding leaving legal practice to explore other career paths, after completing your LL.B. On having a law degree, “It is seen as an asset, agrees … Continue reading
In the August 15, 2014 edition of The Lawyers Weekly, Whitney Borins was quoted discussing taking a break or leave of absence from your practice, and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth transition. For her full … Continue reading
For many law firm associates, at least a few moments of the distracted thought which rounds off their billables is spent considering whether they are at the right firm. But often the curiosity is smothered by the view that all … Continue reading
To move in-house can be a daunting challenge for some, there are different expectations of legal counsel, and reporting structures vary not only from private practice, but also between companies. It is easy to feel anxious about potential issues, or … Continue reading
Back in February 2012, the International Bar Association (IBA) published their results of their, “Impact of Online Social Networking on the Legal Profession & Practise,” survey, looking at how its members and affiliated bar associations (Currently the IBA has over … Continue reading
“But legal recruiter and industry watcher Adam Lepofsky, founder of Toronto-based Rainmaker Group, isn’t so sure that firms such as Conduit will end up transforming Canada’s legal industry. New concepts have come and gone, he said, and boutique firms or … Continue reading
The legal and business communities are buzzing, with the new “Canada Anti-Spam Laws,” (CASL) that’s implementation will begin this July, carrying through to 2017. Law firms have focused on educating their staff and clients to the potential ramifications, with the … Continue reading
In October 2013, the provincial law societies and the Barreau du Quebec signed the new, “National Mobility Agreement of 2013,” that will serve to replace all prior mobility agreements formulated, either by Quebec or the provincial law societies. The hopes … Continue reading
Rumors have swirled for the better part of the last two weeks about the future of the national firm, Heenan Blaikie, and it would seem the rumors have come true. With a late night vote held Wednesday, the partners voted … Continue reading