In Memorandum: Wendy Babcock (1979-2011)
Law students like to think the have it rough. Â But some of us have it rougher than others, especially those of us that took the less traveled road to law school. This evening The Star…
Credit rating agencies as courts of international finance
As I am writing this, President Obama announced a deal to avoid default on US government debt. If lawyers think in terms of courts, then what would be the legal consequences of the US default?…
The purpose of blawgs
More than a year ago I wrote a post entitled “How lawyers think.†Its basic idea is that a lawyer’s job is to maximize legal protection of his client’s rights. Protecting rights means either of…
The law of telephone numbers
A few days ago, I was shopping around for a good fax service. Besides receiving faxes by email and a few other musts, I needed a stable fax number. Who can afford to lose a…
The monarchy in Canada
The recent royal visit offers a good chance to talk about monarchy in Canada. Besides just being nice Canadians, the people who greeted the newly married royal couple were often ecstatic, filled with genuine love…
Woman Assaults Police Officers By Squirting Breast Milk On Them!
A Conversation with the Opportunity Maker
Ari Kaplan, the author of The Opportunity Maker, and his new book, Reinventing Professional Services, spoke to Omar Ha-Redeye during his last visit to Toronto.
Ontario’s Attorney-General on Human Rights
Attorney-General of Ontario, Chris Bentley, spoke at the Canadian Club of Toronto on 50 years of human rights development, and the need to protect our current system. Full text below: AGHR Speech May24
Binnie and Charron Retire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, May 13, 2011 – The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, announced today that Justice Ian Binnie and Justice Louise Charron have written to the Minister of Justice, the…
Federal Securities Regulation: The Saga Continues
The concept of Federal Securities Regulation in Canada is perennial. It keeps on coming back, most recently via a reference to the Supreme Court of Canada. Pundits will talk, industry insiders will cross their fingers…
Stockwell Day says Sorry
Should You Go to Law School?
The decision whether you should go to law school is fraught with complicated pros and cons, including opportunities, finances, salaries, and personal goals. Finally some anonymous law student has created a comprehensive site to help…