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What are ‘Reasonable Steps’ to Protect Personal Information’? 5 Key Lessons from the Privacy Commissioner’s Determinations

by Philip Catania

It is important to implement reasonable steps to protect any personal information they hold against misuse, interference, loss, unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.

An Imprudent Customer and His Money Reunited: Fos Imposes A New Duty On Banks To Prevent Fraud

by Michael Chaaya

"The Financial Ombudsman Service Australia (FOS) issued a Determination whereby a bank had to reimburse a customer for money sent to an offshore ‘boiler room’ known to the bank to be a scam."

Canadian Federal Government Faces $1.1 Billion Lawsuit Over First Nations' Right to Clean Drinking Water

by Gregory Sirico

Canada's argument that it has "no legal obligation" to provide First Nations with clean drinking water has sparked a major human rights debate.

How to Tell if Your Law Firm Lacks a Strong Brand Identity

by Jamilla Tabbara

Identifying branding gaps can help your law firm stand out and attract the right clients.

Struggling to Attract Clients? Discover Small Law Firm Marketing Strategies That Work

by Jennifer Verta

Recognize what is holding your law firm back.

Social Media for Law Firms: The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Digital Success

by Jennifer Verta

Maximize your law firm’s online impact with social media.

In Today’s World, What Does It Mean To Be a Successful Lawyer?

by Financial Times

As the corporate world evolves, attitudes about what makes a good lawyer are shifting. What do clients want, and how can individuals distinguish themselves

Canadian Women in the Legal Profession: From Non-‘Persons’ to Chief Justices

by Sara Collin

We take an in-depth look at the challenges and optimistic future of women in the Canadian legal sector.

Is It Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk With Your Parents?

by Anthony J. Enea

How should you talk to your parents about long-term care options? Estate planning can make for a difficult conversation, but wills and trusts are necessary documents for anyone growing older.

Learn How to Value Your Company's IP Portfolio as a Source of Income with Patent Scorecarding

by Troy A. Groetken

It’s imperative that intellectual property counsel, especially those responsible for the protection of innovation in the electrical, chemical, pharmaceutical and life-science arenas, regularly audit their company’s IP portfolio. Here’s the best way to do it.

Common-Law Relationships in Ontario: Rights, Responsibilities and What You Need to Know

by Simple Divorce

Five Factors That Determine How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement

by Darrell Cochran

The Future of Canadian Law. Insights from Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Honorees

by Jennifer Verta

Emerging leaders in Canada share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Canadian law

Prop 36 California 2024: California’s Path to Stricter Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform

by Jennifer Verta

Explore how Prop 36 could shape California's sentencing laws and justice reform.

Combating Nuclear Verdicts: Empirically Supported Strategies to Deflate the Effects of Anchoring Bias

by Sloan L. Abernathy

Sometimes a verdict can be the difference between amicability and nuclear level developments. But what is anchoring bias and how can strategy combat this?

The Push and Pitfalls of New York’s Attempt to Expand Wrongful Death Recovery

by Elizabeth M. Midgley and V. Christopher Potenza

The New York State Legislature recently went about updating certain wrongful death provisions and how they can be carried out in the future. Here's the latest.