Pulse
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November 19, 2024
Law firms marching obliviously into oblivion | Murray Gottheil
Back in the old days when law school cost very little, and you could rent an apartment in Toronto for a reasonable amount, law firms hired newly qualified lawyers at modest salaries and gave them simple assignments. The firms also provided mentoring and training, so that the juniors could learn to do more challenging work. Firms neither made much money on the newbies nor did they pay the newbies much. The pay-off came after a few years as the lawyers gained experience and could bill enough to earn their keep.
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November 19, 2024
3 associates join Gilbert’s LLP
Recent news releases from Gilbert’s LLP announced the addition of Sacha Poirier-Feraud, Robyn McDougall and Ridhey Gill as associates.
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November 19, 2024
New associate joins Gluckstein Lawyers
A recent news release from Gluckstein Lawyers announced the addition of David Stein as an associate in the firm’s class action and mass tort team.
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November 19, 2024
Social media: Angel or demon for lawyers? | Harjot Atwal
“A big trigger for perfectionism is social media and that fear of missing out … It can be challenging to take a step back and recognize that what is being posted isn’t reality … Social media expression is inherently biased because very few people aim to post about their flaws.” — Jeremy Tyler
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November 19, 2024
Tackling challenges of fake national identity documents and money-laundering regulation
The proliferation of fake national identity documents poses significant challenges for governments, businesses and law enforcement agencies worldwide. These fraudulent documents facilitate a range of criminal activities, including money laundering, human trafficking and terrorism financing. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, addressing the issue of counterfeit identification and its link to money laundering is more crucial than ever. This article explores the challenges posed by fake national identity documents, the regulatory landscape surrounding money laundering, and potential solutions to mitigate these risks.
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November 18, 2024
2 new associates join Lenczner Slaght
Recent news releases from Lenczner Slaght announced the addition of Niema Mohammad and Ravneet Minhas as associates.
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November 18, 2024
Caroline Maynard reappointed as information commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the reappointment of Caroline Maynard as the information commissioner, effective March 1, 2025, a Nov. 13 news release announced.
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November 18, 2024
Unnecessary tight deadlines | Gary Joseph
Increasingly I am receiving emails/correspondence, mostly from young lawyers, demanding responses with very tight deadlines. This is fully understandable when issues are urgent but when not, why practice in this manner?
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November 18, 2024
Why lawyers need hobbies | Harjot Atwal
“Hobbies are great distractions from the worries and troubles that plague daily living.” — Bill Malone
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November 18, 2024
3 new associate join Mathews Dinsdale Toronto
Recent news releases from Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP announced the addition of Whitney Miller, Amanda Finelli and Sharon Canete as associates in the firm’s Toronto office.