Pulse
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November 06, 2024
4 associates join Lerners Toronto
Recent news releases from Lerners LLP announced the addition of Niloufar Sadroddini, Samantha Lawr, Chelsea McKee and Blaire Smockum as associates in the firm’s Toronto office.
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November 06, 2024
Taking a break from perfectionism | Harjot Atwal
“Have the courage to be imperfect.” — Alfred Fidler
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November 06, 2024
Addressing employee turnover in law firms | Jacob Murad
Many law firm owners I speak to are having difficulty growing their practice, and a major reason for this they reason is lack of retention and the overall issue of employee turnover within the firm.
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November 06, 2024
What if the Menendez case happened in Canada? | John L. Hill
The 1989 murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez gripped the American and, to a lesser degree, Canadian public. During their trials, the lawyers for Erik and Lyle Menendez urged juries to believe they were victims of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. But the brothers were young men (then aged 18 and 21), and many believed men weren’t subject to being raped. Men were expected to tolerate extreme pressures without having to act out violently. The district attorney found an even more probable motive. The Menendez siblings were portrayed as rich kids scheming to abscond with their parents’ fortune. They went to court in 1993, but a mistrial was declared. Then again, in 1995, they admitted to shooting their parents with weapons purchased a few days before the murders. They claimed self-defence. The defence failed, and they were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole.
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November 05, 2024
Navigating your clients in the age of money laundering
In an era increasingly marked by sophisticated financial crimes, lawyers face a daunting challenge: balancing their ethical obligations to report suspicious transactions with the potential fallout of such reports. The risk of clients fleeing upon detection of scrutiny can jeopardize not only the attorney-client relationship but also the firm’s reputation and financial health. This article explores strategies for effectively managing client relationships when faced with the responsibility to report suspicious activities under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
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November 05, 2024
New associate joins Harper Grey
A recent news release from Harper Grey LLP announced the addition of Bao Nguyen as an associate in the firm’s construction and engineering and environmental regulation and disputes groups.
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November 05, 2024
New counsel joins Gowling WLG
A recent news release from Gowling WLG announced the addition of John Campbell as counsel in the firm’s Toronto tax group.
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November 04, 2024
B.C. law society updating procedures on demographic data collection
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has adopted a new approach to demographic data collection and use after a vote at its bencher meeting on Nov. 1.
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November 04, 2024
Tax court judicial appointment announced
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani has announced the appointment of Perry M.D. Derksen as a judge of the Tax Court of Canada, according to a Nov. 1 news release.
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November 04, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Nova Scotia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Jillian Barrington as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) in Halifax, a Nov. 1 news release announced.