The lines between personal and professional social media personas are now starting to blur, particularly for public facing employees like those in sales, marketing, and communications, and also more senior employees, like VPs and senior executives, whose corporate identities are virtually indistinguishable from their personal ones.

As she approaches her articles, Kate Stephens speaks with a hiring partner and an associate to get the inside scoop on student hirebacks, student evaluations, advice and more.

Technology and the law may intertwine in the ivory towers of some law schools, but few academics and fewer practitioners have applied themselves to answering the question of how technology can be used so the general public is served better by lawyers and the legal system.

In R. v. Jordan the SCC ruled that the delays that have plagued the criminal justice system will no longer be tolerated. The majority set a presumptive ceiling of 18 months to complete a summary conviction matter and 30 months to complete an indictable matter. As a result, some have panicked, however fear mongering will not help solve the problem.  

The OBA is pleased to acknowledge the work of these extraordinary lawyers.

Immigration law is both inspiring and demoralizing - it offers insight into the beauty of the human soul...and the most horrific acts of humankind.

An interview with Joseph Kimble, a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Western Michigan University–Cooley Law School and the longtime editor of the “Plain Language” column.

You are about to go on an adventure, one over which you have control of the outcome.

Why do lawyers move to mediation, and how should they get there?

The OBA continues its strong public policy advocacy work. President David Sterns outlines recent notable contributions.