Miscellaneous

Combatting marital rape in Africa

Posted on July 20, 2010
Married women in many African countries are considered to be property owned by their husbands (because a dowry is...

Court Reporter: Tuesday, July 20

Posted on July 20, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

New president, new position for OBA board

Posted on July 19, 2010
The Ontario Bar Association's incoming board includes a brand-new position: Second Vice-President. The role allows OBA executive an extra year...

WLAO Summer Social

Posted on July 19, 2010
The Women's Law Association of Ontario is hosting an after-work Summer Social (http://www.wlao.on.ca/assets/2010%20Programs%20and%20forms/August-5-2010K.jpg) on Thursday, August 5.The event, beginning...

To access this complete feed in the blog feed reader login or register for free.

Court Reporter: Monday, July 19

Posted on July 19, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

Fraud prevention, LawPro and you

Posted on July 16, 2010
The recent warning from LawPro about the theft of Toronto lawyer Jack Stephen Lambert's identity (http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/836484--stolen-identity-leaves-lawyer-in-limbo) by person(s) unknown...

Poll: Inappropriate sexual behaviour

Posted on July 16, 2010
Allegations about improper behaviour at law firms, or firm events, rarely become public. When they do, though, the results can...

Court Reporter: Friday, July 16

Posted on July 16, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

Short Cellar redux: Smartphones, Chile, and cheap finds

Posted on July 15, 2010
Matthew's taking the week off. Here's a round-up of some great columns from the Short Cellar cellar. A wine with...

Court Reporter: Thursday, July 15

Posted on July 15, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

Recruiting young lawyers is key to improving legal aid

Posted on July 14, 2010
Last month, hundreds of new lawyers were called to the bar in Ontario. But how many of them will include...

Court Reporter: Wednesday, July 14

Posted on July 14, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

Background: The obligations of Omar Khadr's unwanted lawyer

Posted on July 13, 2010
Omar Khadr's military-appointed lawyer is investigating whether he has an obligation to defend the Canadian Guantanamo detainee.The said...

Edible Witness: Stone cold pea soup

Posted on July 13, 2010
This completely weird thing happens to me when it gets stupid hot out: I don't feel like eating. I...

Court Reporter: Tuesday, July 13

Posted on July 13, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

To iPad, or not to iPad?

Posted on July 12, 2010
Got iPad? People in the legal world (including here at Precedent) are increasingly adopting the tablet device, and finding it...

Court Reporter: Monday, July 12

Posted on July 12, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to find...

CourtCanada alleges sabotage, sues government for $12 million

Posted on July 09, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General (http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/) delete records and publish deliberately misleading information on the Online System for...

Court Reporter: Friday, July 9

Posted on July 09, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to find stories...

Short Cellar: Big fish, small pond

Posted on July 08, 2010
Prince Edward County divides wine lovers. It's a new Ontario wine region (http://www.vqaontario.com/Appellations/PrinceEdwardCounty), recognized by the VQA in 2007. It's...

Hireback Watch update: Osler hires back all of their students

Posted on May 31, 2010
Precedent Hireback Watch chart (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1151 Itemid=88#jc_allComments), and it's good news for the firm's 29 articling students: all of...

New law school to open next year in B.C.

Posted on May 31, 2010
There's a new kid on the Canadian law school block.This morning, the University of Calgary (http://www.ucalgary.ca/) and Thomson Rivers...

Last chance at a Lawyer Show prize pack

Posted on May 31, 2010
Have you entered our contest for a Lawyer Show prize pack yet? You have until the end of the day...

Court Reporter: Monday, May 31

Posted on May 31, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

CPD start date relaxed for new lawyers

Posted on May 28, 2010
A bit of good news for newly called (and soon-to-be called) lawyers was announced at yesterday's Convocation.An amendment to the...

Law firm website of the month: Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Posted on May 28, 2010
Gowlings (http://www.gowlings.com/) unveiled its new online look. With the launch of this latest incarnation of its website,...

Court Reporter: Friday, May 28

Posted on May 28, 2010
Every weekday morning, Precedent scours the headlines to...

Hireback Watch update: Goodmans numbers posted to chart

Posted on May 27, 2010
New on the Precedent Hireback Watch chart (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1151 Itemid=88#jc_allComments): confirmed numbers for Goodmans.

Win a Lawyer Show prize package

Posted on May 27, 2010
The Lawyer Show is getting a lot of buzz (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1131 Itemid=114). This summer, 28 lawyers will star in...

Short Cellar: A great Malbec and a selfish bastard

Posted on May 27, 2010
Malbec is a moody grape — at its worst, it's parsimonious or simple, but in the right hands, it...

Bloggers, promote your law blog by nominating your blog for inclusion in USLaw.com's Law Blog Directory and RSS Reader. Benefits described.