Bionic Lawyers: AI, tech & automating your legal practice October 04, 2017 Adrian Camara A zero-hype article about AI, tech and automating your legal practice.
How to Craft Effective Lawyer Bios October 04, 2017 Eva Chan Social media strategist Eva Chan shares six useful tips for writing an effective lawyer biography.
Build Valuable Connections with OBA Sections October 03, 2017 With 38 different practice areas and special interests to choose from, as an OBA member you have the opportunity to join an exclusive network of peers whose experiences and passions align with your own.
OBA Launches Elder Law Section October 03, 2017 Steven Benmore For the first time in history, there are more seniors than children living in Canada. That is why a group of lawyers in Ontario, with the support of the OBA and its many Sections, established the first ever Elder Law Section this year.
Family Mediators Share Their Top 10 Online Resources October 03, 2017 Compiled by Jana Schilder We asked Ontario mediators to open their toolboxes to show us some of their favourite resources for family mediation in Ontario.
OBA Celebrates the Extraordinary Career of Peter Griffin October 03, 2017 On November 22, the OBA will be pleased to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Peter Griffin by awarding him the 2017 Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation.
AI For Third Party Risk Discovery October 02, 2017 Dan Adamson and Deborah Gold Automated, machine learning technologies cost effectively protect against reputational risks while meeting compliance mandates.
National President Kerry Simmons Addresses CBA Members August 24, 2017 CBA President Kerry L. Simmons outlined her priorities for the next year in her speech to the Annual Meeting in Montreal on August 18.
Racism, Xenophobia and Hate Crimes: Lawyers fighting back August 18, 2017 Richa Sandill As a lawyer, you are in a position to take action if you see racism, xenophobia, and hatred happening around you. Richa Sandill lists a few options you can take to assist clients and the community in combating these scenarios.
Do Sex Offenders Have a Right to Facebook? August 18, 2017 Saba Ahmad The Supreme Courts in Canada and the US appear to disagree. Saba Ahmad examines the cultural differences around free speech and expression in the context of R v J (KR) and Packingham v North Carolina.