Articles 2020

In the first order of its kind in Canada, the Federal Court has issued an injunction directing named internet service providers (ISPs) to prevent users from accessing certain websites operated by anonymous defendants that are alleged to infringe Canadian copyrights over a wide range of audiovisual works and broadcasts.

"Innovation". "Wellness". These are two of the most common buzzwords in the legal profession these days. It might seem like the two concepts don't bear much relation to each other. What does legal technology have to do with the fact that lawyers aren't eating well enough, exercising often enough, or sleeping - well - enough? Can technology fix that? How can technology fix that?

Like many practice areas, there is no typical day in procurement law. The area of procurement law can provide a great opportunity to work with clients in a variety of industries such as defence, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

Some helpful tips for how to address and work with section 3 counsel.

A look at "grey divorces" and the unique set of challenges they present

The first year of practice is challenging. As the calendar year comes to an end, many first year associates will take a breath during the holidays to reflect on their first few months of practice. Here are five key areas of self-reflection for the new year.

While I thought I was fully equipped from my law school days to practice family law, there are a number of things that I quickly learned I had no clue about. For me, they were new learning opportunities and challenges; however, these new experiences often made me think, I wish I learned this in my Introduction to Family Law class. Here are the top three things law school did not prepare me for in my practice of family law.

Managing stress is a continuous struggle for many lawyers. The holidays bring extra worries for many people. As young lawyers, it’s important to develop habits and strategies to better position ourselves for new challenges. In this article, the author shares her plans in the hope young lawyers can benefit from her lessons learned and maintain balance during this busy time.

In civil litigation, while obtaining the judgment feels like a solid win for your client, the most difficult work is just beginning. Once you have a judgment, in order to recover any debt, you must enforce the judgment. The good news is that there are a number of ways to enforce a judgment against a debtor, depending on the information that you possess. Read on for a survey of enforcement methods against individuals judgment debtors in Ontario.