It’s Not Always About The Numbers June 26, 2012 Anne Gottlieb I was recently in a meeting – and something didn’t seem right. We were conducting a business negotiation – for the acquisition of some properties, and there was one party who was holding out...
Diversify Without Dabbling: Expand your competence before expanding your practice! June 26, 2012 Nora Rock In a challenging economy, many sole and small firm practitioners scramble to maintain a steady stream of work in their established areas of practice...
Message from Incoming Chair June 26, 2012 Robert Shawyer As the incoming Chair I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aaron Grinhaus for all of his hard work in chairing the section over the last year...
Message from Outgoing Chair June 26, 2012 Aaron Grinhaus As this year’s executive members bring the year to a close, I hope that our membership recognizes the hard work we all put in to service the SSGP community across the province.
Articling Crisis Discussed at December OBA Council Meeting February 12, 2012 In December 2011 the Ontario Bar Association’s governing Council met for its annual December Council Meeting.
Sole, Small Firm and General Practice Social Media Group February 06, 2012 Social media is a valuable tool that allows you to stay current in our changing profession and reach out to clients and colleagues.
Planning for that Worst Case Scenario February 06, 2012 Grant Buchan-Terrell What happens to my law firm if I get hit by a bus? If I’m killed or seriously disabled, will my wife be able to access any money or assets from my practice?
Business Basics in Changing Times Conference February 06, 2012 Mark S. Taborowski, Robert Shawyer Those of us who are sole practitioners or who work in a small firm do not necessarily have the same advantages of those who work in a big firm setting.
How to Manage Your Potential Liability as a Director February 06, 2012 Pascale Daigneault in collaboration with Anna Naud In November, the OBA’s Charity and Not for Profit Section held an interesting session for lawyers involved with clients in the not-for-profit and charity sectors.
Capacity and Representation February 06, 2012 Ameena Sultan "Section 3 Counsel” is the term used to refer to lawyers appointed to represent allegedly incapable persons in proceedings brought under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, S.O. 1990, c. 30(SDA)