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Federal Court Protects Western Chorus Frog, Restricts Development

October 03, 2018
Joanna Rosengarten and Claire Seaborn

On June 22, 2018, Canada’s Federal Court released its ruling in Le Groupe Maison Candiac Inc. v Canada (Attorney General) allowing the federal government to restrict development on private land to protect the western chorus frog. The decision weighs heavy on a number of industries as they consider the scope and implications of emergency orders designed to protect at-risk species under SARA.

Meet Your 2018-2019 Executive - Part 1

October 03, 2018
Rachel Sachs

Introducing two Members-at-Large, Anna Alizadeh and Gabriela Ramo, and Tech Liaison, Nandi Deterville.

Family Care, 'Flex' Jobs, Flu Season: How to deal with fall's competing life responsibilities

October 03, 2018
Laroux Peoples

Laroux Peoples is a sole practitioner with two small children in Toronto. She writes about life as a lawyer and a mom, and offers supportive advice to other lawyer parents and carers.

Autumn Wellness Tips

October 03, 2018
Rachel Sachs

Wellness Tips for the autumn season.

Editor's Note

October 02, 2018
Rachel Sachs, Sachs Law Professional Corporation

A note from the Newsletter Editor to section members.

NCA Students! Exotic creatures from foreign legal jurisdictions only need one rare species of employer: the extraordinary one!

October 02, 2018
Victoria Boucovala

Why is it so difficult for NCA students to get a leg up in the legal profession? Read on for more.

Welcome from the Chair

October 02, 2018
Bianca Thomas, Legal Counsel, BMO Financial Group, and Chair of the Women Lawyer's Forum

The 2018-2019 Chair, Bianca Thomas, welcomes the section and introduces plans for the coming year.

The Current State of Law Practice Management Training in Ontario

October 01, 2018
Kayla Cardinal Lafrance

The Law Practice Program is an innovative provider of law practice management training and an alternative to articling. People behind it share their thoughts.

An Oldie but a Goodie: Refresher on the Pomodoro Technique

October 01, 2018
Kayla Cardinal Lafrance

A review of the pomodoro technique, which is a personal productivity tool, with a list of software and websites to help the practitioner.

What Are Law Practice Management Skills?

October 01, 2018
Kayla Cardinal Lafrance

Law practice management skills are useful to all lawyers regardless of their role and practice status. This is especially so in our tech-driven age.

Tracking Preferences

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