What was the last good first date you had? There may have been an element of physical interest, but it is highly likely it ...

I typically write about lawyer discipline, not judicial discipline. But to my surprise, there seems to have been virtually no attention to the important decision of the Ontario Divisional Court in ...

Section 73(3)(b) of the Patent Act permits the Commissioner of Patents to reinstate a patent that is deemed to be abandoned if he receives a proper application on time and if “the Commissioner ...

As we contemplate 2025, the NSRLP is considering how to tackle the ongoing challenges in access to justice. While the barriers facing individuals attempting to access justice remain many, it is ...

Gary P. Rodrigues is a publishing industry consultant, advising both private sector and government, and a columnist for slaw.ca, Canada's online legal magazine. He has had extensive experience at the ...

The persecution of lawyers in Belarus is the focus of attention during the 15 th international Day of the Endangered Lawyer on 24 January 2025. This international day has been observed by lawyers ...

What happened in Canadian lawyers’ ethics and legal services regulation in 2024? This column looks back on three high-profile areas of development. It also flags several major court cases and ...

Chief Justice Richard Wagner has made one of his objectives steering the Supreme Court of Canada (“the SCC” or “the Court”) in a way that makes it more accessible to Canadians for whom in the normal ...

In a legal industry increasingly defined by change and disruption, micro-credential courses can give lawyers the flexibility they need to adapt and thrive in the profession. Although they come without ...

When issues arise in condos, there are benefits to working with those involved to address them. Collaborating offers advantages unavailable through an adversarial path – such as relationship ...