Pulse
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October 29, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced for Ontario
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointments of Lisa A. Wannamaker and Robin A. Bellows as judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 29, 2024
Navigating conveyancing transactions in the age of money laundering: The role of technology
The conveyancing process, essential for transferring property ownership, has become increasingly complex in the face of heightened concerns about money laundering. As financial crime becomes more sophisticated, real estate transactions are often used as vehicles for illicit activities. In this context, technology emerges as a crucial ally for legal professionals, helping to streamline processes, enhance security and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This article explores the impact of technology on conveyancing transactions in the current regulatory landscape.
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October 29, 2024
Enforcing termination clauses efficiently: Datastealth and Rule 21 | Gabriel Latner
It seems like every couple of years there’s a court decision that sparks a flurry of blog posts and articles about how this is a “wake-up call” and employers need to update their termination clauses to avoid having them declared unenforceable.
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October 28, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Nova Scotia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of D. Shane Russell as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Sydney, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 28, 2024
Building business without spending a dime: Conversations are free
When lawyers map out an annual business plan, it often includes a lengthy list of costly initiatives such as attending conferences, speaking engagements, client travel and launching podcasts. All of these come with a hefty bottom line and a long run time to launch.
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October 28, 2024
Federal Court judicial appointment announced
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Love Saint-Fleur as a judge of the Federal Court, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 28, 2024
EU is not United States of Europe yet
The European Union (EU) is a community of states created after the Second World War by a few European countries, and it is now one of the major players on the international stage.
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October 25, 2024
New associate joins Folger, Rubinoff’s Indigenous practice group
A recent news release from Folger, Rubinoff LLP announced the addition of Colleen Milne as an associate in the firm’s Indigenous practice group.
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October 25, 2024
Capitalism run amok in the legal profession | Murray Gottheil
There were good things about the old days when law was primarily a profession and lawyers joined law firms with a view to learning, working hard, and becoming partners. One of them was that law firms cared about their associates progressing, developing clients, and becoming self-sufficient.
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October 25, 2024
The cavil with gavels: Comparing Canadian and U.S. courts | Marcel Strigberger
Vive la difference! Are our court systems and protocols different from the U.S. ones? Big time. Let me count some of the ways.