Pulse
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November 20, 2024
New director of professional resources joins Hicks Morley
A recent news release from Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP announced the addition of Cheryl Biehler as the firm’s new director of professional resources in Toronto.
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November 20, 2024
3 associates join Thornton Grout Finnigan
Recent news releases from Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP announced the addition of Andrew Nesbitt, Shurabi Srikaruna and Daniel Alievsky as associates in the firm’s restructuring and litigation practice groups.
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November 20, 2024
I surrender, version #2 | Gary Joseph
I write again about a family law phenomenon: The nasty accusatory letter.
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November 20, 2024
Trauma, intrusive thoughts and lawyering | Harjot Atwal
“Magic happens when you don't give up even though you want to. The universe always falls in love with a stubborn heart.” — J. M. Storm
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November 20, 2024
Lazy, malingering or needy? | Courtney Mulqueen
The distinction between laziness and a mental health issue that leaves someone struggling to function can be lost on many people.
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November 19, 2024
Public has low confidence in criminal courts; believes politics influences SCC appointments: poll
If public confidence is a litmus test for the health of the justice system, a new national poll suggests Canada’s courts have room to improve.
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November 19, 2024
Law firms marching obliviously into oblivion | Murray Gottheil
Back in the old days when law school cost very little, and you could rent an apartment in Toronto for a reasonable amount, law firms hired newly qualified lawyers at modest salaries and gave them simple assignments. The firms also provided mentoring and training, so that the juniors could learn to do more challenging work. Firms neither made much money on the newbies nor did they pay the newbies much. The pay-off came after a few years as the lawyers gained experience and could bill enough to earn their keep.
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November 19, 2024
3 associates join Gilbert’s LLP
Recent news releases from Gilbert’s LLP announced the addition of Sacha Poirier-Feraud, Robyn McDougall and Ridhey Gill as associates.
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November 19, 2024
New associate joins Gluckstein Lawyers
A recent news release from Gluckstein Lawyers announced the addition of David Stein as an associate in the firm’s class action and mass tort team.
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November 19, 2024
Social media: Angel or demon for lawyers? | Harjot Atwal
“A big trigger for perfectionism is social media and that fear of missing out … It can be challenging to take a step back and recognize that what is being posted isn’t reality … Social media expression is inherently biased because very few people aim to post about their flaws.” — Jeremy Tyler