Pulse
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April 18, 2024
The multi-disciplinary lawyer: Why legal expertise isn’t enough
The conventional notion of what makes a successful, valuable lawyer has and continues to undergo a transformation. While it is still important to have legal expertise, this has become just the starting point for the profession as a whole and is in no way guaranteed a successful representation of clients and the community.
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April 18, 2024
Understanding crazy | Murray Gottheil
According to Professor Charles W. Kingsfield (actor John Houseman), in the movie The Paper Chase, law students “come in … [to law school] … with a skull full of mush and … leave thinking like a lawyer.”
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April 17, 2024
Technological revolution in legal institutions | Tega Adjara
The backlog of court cases has surged to crisis levels in numerous countries, prompting a critical examination of how state institutions manage this pressing issue. Despite the availability of technology, the legal industry has long been hesitant to depart from its traditional reliance on paper and ink.
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April 17, 2024
Dentons Lee welcomes cross-border attorney
Sungsok Yang, a senior foreign attorney, joined Dentons Lee, a recent news release from the law firm confirmed.
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April 17, 2024
Vancouver lawyer accuses B.C. law society, B.C. Securities Commission of systemic racism
Allegations of racism are being levelled against the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) and the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) by a prominent B.C. lawyer and human rights advocate, with support from a B.C.-based anti-discrimination group.
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April 17, 2024
McLennan Ross Calgary welcomes back counsel
Alex MacDonald has rejoined McLennan Ross’s labour and employment group in Calgary, a news release from the firm reported.
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April 17, 2024
Digital solutions through an Indigenous lens | Lawrence Lewis
In a world where digital transformation shapes every aspect of our lives, the narrative of technological advancement often overlooks the diverse needs and voices of Indigenous communities. But creating digital solutions through an Indigenous lens — combining traditional values through innovative pathways — gives rise to progressive structures that honour cultural significance.
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April 17, 2024
Bill Dermody: A true advocate for the environment | Brian and Rashne Baetz
The Pleasant View area in the former Town of Dundas is nestled between the south-facing Niagara Escarpment and the marshlands of Cootes Paradise. These predominantly rural lands are certainly very special in terms of natural ecology.
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April 16, 2024
Legal aid funding, auto theft crack down and redistribution of judgeships feature in federal budget
Funding for legal aid to reduce court delays; redistributing “unused” Alberta unified family court posts to other superior courts; and creating new offences and harsher penalties for auto theft are among dozens of justice-related measures proposed in the latest federal budget, which the minority Liberal government says aims to enhance the affordability of shelter, groceries, internet and other necessities for Canadians.
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April 16, 2024
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner
In a recent news release, WeirFoulds LLP announced that Bota McNamara has returned to the firm in the role of partner in the Caribbean and commercial litigation practice groups.