Pulse
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April 03, 2025
Some thoughts on mental health and civility in practice | Gary Joseph
Some of you (or maybe more of you than I think) must be tiring of my writings on the issue of civility. I understand, but the longer I practise, the more I see the importance of civility in our family law practice. Today I wish to reach a little further into this aspect of practice, go somewhat granular, and link civility with the issue of mental health.
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April 02, 2025
Harmonizing justice: Exploring intersection of law and popular music | Connie L. Braun
For decades, popular music has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries to become a formidable force in articulating societal issues, particularly those intertwined with law and justice.
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April 02, 2025
Canadian Judicial Council weighs in on what not to say from the bench
A trial judge who vented his frustrations in court during “a particularly bad day” has been rebuked by the federal judicial council for disrespectful and hurtful comments he made from the bench that publicly belittled and humiliated a litigant.
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April 02, 2025
Armina Birdi joins Pulver Crawford Munroe
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP has welcomed Armina Birdi as an associate.
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April 02, 2025
First, let’s kill the lawyer jokes: A humorous reflection on the legal profession | Ian Hull
Today, it appears increasingly difficult to get away from the news — political, economic and otherwise. There’s been a few hard pills to swallow, and we could really use some relief. In comes the prescription of Dr. Marcel Strigberger — a taste of legal humour mixed with some brutal honesty. After all, laughter is the best medicine they say. Well, maybe he’s a lawyer not a doctor, but us lawyers like to think we can prove anything about ourselves.
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April 02, 2025
Lessons from the fall of Heenan Blaikie | Darryl Singer
Professor Adam Dodek’s recently published book on the history of a prominent Canadian law firm should be required reading for all who enter the profession.
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April 01, 2025
CJC finds little judicial misconduct as public makes 985 complaints against federal judges in 2024
The Canadian Judicial Council rejected all but three judicial misconduct complaints it decided in 2024, a year that also saw 985 complaints to the disciplinary body for Canada’s 1,224 federally appointed trial and appellate judges.
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April 01, 2025
Oatley Vigmond adds new associate
Fiona Tobin has joined Oatley Vigmond as an associate.
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April 01, 2025
Law schools, students need to prep for AI in profession: scholar
With the increased use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, law schools need to consider new forms of education and a revamp in guidance when it comes to students’ career paths, says a scholar.
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April 01, 2025
Alberta’s proposed auto insurance model creates system where ‘insurers call the shots,’ lawyer says
Alberta is proposing what it calls a “care-first” automobile insurance system aimed at moving away from court battles and providing more affordable coverage for drivers, but legal observers are saying it would take too many rights away and put too much power in the hands of insurance companies.