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CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast. read less
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Lawyers banned from practice for surveillance
Nov 11 2023
Lawyers banned from practice for surveillance
• Lawyers banned from practice for judge surveillance likely to face more disciplinary actions: lawyer https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/professional-regulation/lawyers-banned-from-practice-for-judge-surveillance-likely-to-face-more-disciplinary-actions-lawyer/381035 • Quebec decision on Mohawk tobacco trade a 'game-changing advancement' in Aboriginal law, says lawyer https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/quebec-decision-on-mohawk-tobacco-trade-a-game-changing-advancement-in-aboriginal-law-says-lawyer/381194 • Mandatory minimum sentences for child luring unconstitutional: Supreme Court of Canada https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/mandatory-minimum-sentences-for-child-luring-unconstitutional-supreme-court-of-canada/381103 • Former Department of Justice GC Angela Marinos joins the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse/news/features/former-department-of-justice-gc-angela-marinos-joins-the-raoul-wallenberg-centre-for-human-rights/381240 • Ontario considers non-disclosure agreement ban for workplace sexual harassment and violence https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/labour-and-employment/ontario-considers-non-disclosure-agreement-ban-for-workplace-sexual-harassment-and-violence/381159 • Why Clyde & Co LLP expanded Movember from moustaches to mental health in the profession https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/why-clyde-co-llp-expanded-movember-from-moustaches-to-mental-health-in-the-profession/381192 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
SCC nominee Moreau’s experience in Alberta
Nov 3 2023
SCC nominee Moreau’s experience in Alberta
• SCC Justice nominee Mary Moreau noted for judicial experience and work modernizing Alberta courts https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/scc-justice-nominee-mary-moreau-noted-for-judicial-experience-and-work-modernizing-alberta-courts/380879 • Law Society of Ontario membership fees for lawyers and paralegals decreasing in 2024 https://www.lawtimesnews.com/resources/professional-regulation/law-society-of-ontario-membership-fees-for-lawyers-and-paralegals-decreasing-in-2024/380878 • Martin Denyes, the new firm managing partner at Fasken, offers advice on leadership https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/martin-denyes-the-new-firm-managing-partner-at-fasken-offers-advice-on-leadership/380956 • BC can move ahead with class action to recoup opioid-related damages from consultancy McKinsey https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/litigation/bc-can-move-ahead-with-class-action-to-recoup-opioid-related-damages-from-consultancy-mckinsey/380920 • Susanne Dandenault’s journey from competitive athlete to general counsel at Arctic Co-operatives https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse/news/features/susanne-dandenaults-journey-from-competitive-athlete-to-general-counsel-at-arctic-co-operatives/380964 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
Company loses case against in-house lawyers
Oct 27 2023
Company loses case against in-house lawyers
• In-house lawyers win appeal defending against breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/in-house-lawyers-win-appeal-defending-against-breach-of-contract-and-fiduciary-duty-claims/380669 • Cybersecurity incident protection becoming prohibitively expensive as threats multiply, says lawyer https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/privacy-and-data/cybersecurity-incident-protection-becoming-prohibitively-expensive-as-threats-multiply-says-lawyer/380703 • B.C. introduces International Credentials Recognition Act https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/immigration/bc-introduces-international-credentials-recognition-act/380796 • Rosel Kim, senior staff lawyer, on the challenges of being selective while broadening LEAF's mandate https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/features/rosel-kim-senior-staff-lawyer-on-the-challenges-of-being-selective-while-broadening-leafs-mandate/380795 • Althea Francis is named general counsel at Public Prosecution Service of Canada https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse/news/features/althea-francis-is-named-general-counsel-at-public-prosecution-service-of-canada/380767 • Lexpert has just published the 2023 Special Edition on Mining. This edition features the top mining lawyers and provides insights about how the demand for electric vehicles is spurring dealmaking across the mining industry https://premium.lexpert.ca/ca-2023-specialedition-mining-in-its-critical-moment/p/1 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
Employment bar respond to ‘tax fraud’ slight
Oct 20 2023
Employment bar respond to ‘tax fraud’ slight
• Employment bar fires back at columnist's claim their settlements often 'pretty close to tax fraud' https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/labour-and-employment/employment-bar-fires-back-at-columnists-claim-their-settlements-often-pretty-close-to-tax-fraud/380553 • How Reema Khawja’s work at the Ontario Human Rights Commission aligns with her values https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/litigation/how-reema-khawjas-work-at-the-ontario-human-rights-commission-aligns-with-her-values/380589 • Supreme Court says federal government overreached on constitutionality of Impact Assessment Act https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/litigation/supreme-court-says-federal-government-overreached-on-constitutionality-of-impact-assessment-act/380499 • Mid-level lawyers in demand, particularly in real estate, civil litigation, finds recruiter study https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/mid-level-lawyers-in-demand-particularly-in-real-estate-civil-litigation-finds-recruiter-study/380463 • Jay Vaghela supports Propel Holdings through exponential growth journey in his 10 years as GC https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse/news/features/jay-vaghela-supports-propel-holdings-through-exponential-growth-journey-in-his-10-years-as-gc/380642 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers revealed
Sep 15 2023
Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers revealed
• Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2023 revealed by Canadian Lawyer https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-for-2023-revealed-by-canadian-lawyer/379597 • From tough-on-crime to trauma-informed: Benjamin Perrin’s new book Indictment https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/from-tough-on-crime-to-trauma-informed-benjamin-perrins-new-book-indictment/379595 • Remote-work policies need to be intentional, says new book on hybrid work by lawyer and psychologist https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/remote-work-policies-need-to-be-intentional-says-new-book-on-hybrid-work-by-lawyer-and-psychologist/379553 • Frédéric Duguay builds a legal team to guide Canada Infrastructure Bank through major growth phase https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse/news/features/frederic-duguay-builds-a-legal-team-to-guide-canada-infrastructure-bank-through-major-growth-phase/379568 • Alleged forced labour investigations highlight importance of engagement with ombudsperson: lawyers https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/esg/alleged-forced-labour-investigations-highlight-importance-of-engagement-with-ombudsperson-lawyers/379500 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
LSO moves to stop child abuser from practising
Sep 8 2023
LSO moves to stop child abuser from practising
• Ontario legal regulator moves to stop man who admitted sexually abusing children from practising law https://www.lawtimesnews.com/resources/professional-regulation/ontario-legal-regulator-moves-to-stop-man-who-admitted-sexually-abusing-children-from-practising-law/379318 • Having a clear EDI strategy is key for organizations, says Canadian Tire’s Letecia Rose https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/esg/having-a-clear-edi-strategy-is-key-for-organizations-says-canadian-tires-letecia-rose/379353 • Many conflict-of-interest practices deficient, finds securities regulators' report https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/many-conflict-of-interest-practices-deficient-finds-securities-regulators-report/379419 • CiteRight and Jurisage merge as legal-tech companies gear up for entry into US market https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/legal-technology/citeright-and-jurisage-merge-as-legal-tech-companies-gear-up-for-entry-into-us-market/379383 • Steeves Bujold, outgoing CBA president, reflects on accomplishments of his term https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/professional-regulation/steeves-bujold-outgoing-cba-president-reflects-on-accomplishments-of-his-term/379382 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast.
Lawyers disciplined for surveilling judge
Aug 25 2023
Lawyers disciplined for surveilling judge
• Lawyers involved in judge surveillance banned from practising law in Manitoba, fined $5,000 each https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/lawyers-involved-in-judge-surveillance-banned-from-practising-law-in-manitoba-fined-5000-each/378909 • Law profession at a 'critical juncture' says incoming dean of Osgoode Hall Law School Trevor Farrow https://www.lawtimesnews.com/resources/legal-education/law-profession-at-a-critical-juncture-says-incoming-dean-of-osgoode-hall-law-school-trevor-farrow/379045 • Robert Ellis on driving ethical and sustainable supply chains at Celestica https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/esg/robert-ellis-on-driving-ethical-and-sustainable-supply-chains-at-celestica/378951 ESG Summit – October 12 in Toronto: https://esg-summit.ca/#events__overview • Miller Thomson chair Peter Auvinen on rebranding, growth plans and how hybrid work has saved costs https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/miller-thomson-chair-peter-auvinen-on-rebranding-growth-plans-and-how-hybrid-work-has-saved-costs/379002 • Community organizer and refugee Krisna Saravanamuttu’s shifts to defending clients’ Charter rights https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/human-rights/community-organizer-and-refugee-krisna-saravanamuttus-shifts-to-defending-clients-charter-rights/378917 CL Talk will cover the current news about the legal profession in Canada. Our editorial team will read the top headlines from Canadian Lawyer, Law Times and Lexpert, delivering unbiased reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast. Get the latest CL Talk episodes automatically in your favourite podcast app, just click follow or subscribe.