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The UK Triggers Article 50 to Withdraw from the EU

The UK Triggers Article 50 to Withdraw from the EU

  • April 19, 2017
  • Michael House

How will Brexit affect your practice? This article sets out some issues parties may want to consider in view of this significant development.

Young Lawyers' Division, Student Forum
Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice

Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice

  • March 28, 2017
  • Jessica Gagne

Starting your own practice can be a daunting endeavour - here are some tips to help you start off on the right foot!

Young Lawyers' Division

OBA YLD: Spend a Day with 3 Judges from the SCC

  • March 20, 2017
  • Heather Douglas

The author attended the program “Candid Conversations on the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Practice of Law Today”, held by the OBA. She shares her experience and the tips she got from Justice Moldaver, Justice Cote, and Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Young Lawyers' Division
Gaming Law 101

Gaming Law 101

  • March 14, 2017
  • Chantal Cipriano

Catch up on the basics of gambling in Canada.

Young Lawyers' Division
Should I Bring a CPL Motion Without Notice?

Should I Bring a CPL Motion Without Notice?

  • February 17, 2017
  • Aleksandar Jovanoic

A Certificate of Pending Litigation is a powerful tool for any litigator, but when is an ex parte CPL motion appropriate? Aleksander Jovanovic shares his insights after successfully bringing such a motion.

Young Lawyers' Division

OBA Hosts Conversation with Uber's Jeremy Millard

  • January 25, 2017

On January 12, 2017, the Young Lawyers’ Division (YLD) and the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association – Ontario Chapter (CCCA – ON) jointly hosted a New Year’s Social at DLA Piper’s offices in Toronto.

Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - Ontario Chapter, Young Lawyers' Division

Branding Yourself and Identifying Your Target Market

  • January 23, 2017
  • Sandra LeBrun

On January 20, 2017, members of the legal community attended the OBA-YLD Program on the topic of “Branding Yourself and Identifying Your Target Market”. Susanne Greisbach and Sandra LeBrun, members of the OBA-YLD committee, were the program chairs. The program was hosted by Borden Ladner Gervais in Ottawa.

Young Lawyers' Division

The Surprising Truths About Motivation

  • January 16, 2017
  • Heather Douglas

A quick look into the elements of motivation based on the book "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel Pink.

Young Lawyers' Division

New Year’s (Financial) Resolutions

  • January 16, 2017
  • David To

By budgeting, managing spending, and reducing expenses, you can feel more financially in control. Here are a few quick and effective tips on personal finance that could help you reach your financial goals in 2017 and beyond.

Young Lawyers' Division