Articles 2024

Technology lawyer discusses the implications of Theralase Technologies Inc. v. Lanter.

Technology lawyers discuss the privacy, cybersecurity and product liability issues related to 5G and the IoT.

Missed our Leaders and Changemakers Breakfast at this year's OBA Institute? Erin Cowling provides a recap and her thoughts on the program.

This month's edition of Wellness Tips features WLF Executive Member, Forough Ghorbani's tips on accessing mental health resources for legal professionals.

Two of the key objectives of the amendments to the Divorce Act in Bill C-78, as outlined in the preamble to the Bill, are to establish a non-exhaustive list of criteria with respect to the best interests of the child and to assist the courts in addressing family violence.

In the beginning of this month, I had my first trial – a five-day, high conflict parenting trial. Prior to this, I had never sat in on or assisted with a family law trial, so it was an incredible and highly nerve-wracking experience. Now that I have had a bit of time to breathe, I offer here some of my “lessons learned” from this experience for others who will find themselves in my shoes.

As lawyers in varying industries and practice areas, writing articles could be an excellent avenue that serves multiple purposes. Writing can build your profile in the legal community, share your thoughts on certain topics or best practices, or even relay your position on recent developments on the law. In addition, writing articles could provide you with an excellent way to meet other colleagues in your city or the legal community who wish to hear more about your content.