Pulse
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February 10, 2025
B.C. law society priorities for 2025 ‘haven’t changed that much’ from last year: president
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has held its first meeting of 2025, welcoming not only a new president but also a new CEO.
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February 10, 2025
Polley Faith announces newest partner
Polley Faith LLP has announced that Emily Young has been invited to the partnership.
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February 10, 2025
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers welcomes new associate
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers has announced the addition of Emma Partridge as an associate.
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February 10, 2025
Beyond ethics and governance: When AI should (and shouldn’t) be used in law | Daniel J. Escott
Artificial intelligence has entrenched itself in the legal profession, with firms and courts adopting AI-driven tools for legal research, document automation, and even decision-making support. In response, the legal industry has rushed to develop ethical frameworks and governance models to ensure responsible AI use. Yet, for all the effort put into these guidelines, they leave an essential question unanswered: When should lawyers actually use AI? And, just as importantly, when shouldn’t they?
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February 10, 2025
The Sword of Damocles: Economic and political fallout of tariffs | Hodine Williams
Tariffs are often touted as a means to protect American jobs and industries, but their impact is far more nuanced. Let’s break down the winners and losers:
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February 07, 2025
How senior lawyers can leverage their juniors in business development and marketing | Gary Mitchell
Business development and marketing are critical in attracting and retaining clients in the highly competitive legal industry. Senior lawyers, often occupied with case strategy and client representation, can tap into the potential of their junior associates to build a stronger, more visible presence in the marketplace. By mentoring and collaborating with juniors, senior lawyers can expand their firm’s reach, enhance efficiency and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients. Here are ways senior lawyers can effectively leverage juniors for business development and marketing success.
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February 07, 2025
Hosel rockets: The case of nuisance and Benny the Cat | Michael Cochrane
One of the unexpected pleasures of playing golf can be the beautiful sounds experienced while on the course. I’m not talking about the wind whistling through the trees, birds chirping merrily or the burbling of brooks that may dot a course. I’m talking about the sound made by pure contact of golf ball on driver, of the soft thump of a crisp wedge shot as it stops softly on a green and, of course, the sweet hollow rattling clunk of a putt dropping in the cup. Those are the sounds that keep golfers coming back.
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February 07, 2025
Odor in the court! | Marcel Strigberger
Gone with the wind? Not exactly, but how do I start a commentary on a case about farting? In Wales.
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February 06, 2025
Quebec lawyer named to board of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
Quebec-based lawyer Éric Michaud has been appointed to the board of directors of Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) for a three-year term. Michaud holds an MBA and has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1997.
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February 05, 2025
What’s all this talk about tariffs? Part one: The rising significance of tariffs | Hodine Williams
Recently, tariffs have become a buzzword in political discourse, economic debates and media headlines. From the U.S.-China trade war to national security and domestic manufacturing debates, tariffs are often portrayed as both a shield and a sword in global trade. But what exactly are tariffs, and why do they matter? More importantly, how do they function within the U.S. legal and economic framework and what are their real-world consequences?