Caroline James

2 months ago | nationalmagazine.ca | Caroline James

Law Hot topics Canadian lawyers must adjust early and often to the uncertainty brought on by the trade war with the United States Canadian lawyers and their clients are bracing for the impact of American and reciprocal Canadian tariffs that some say could plunge this country into a recession.

Feb 14, 2025 | nationalmagazine.ca | Caroline James

The practice Workplace Cassels’ unique grant program benefits Black-owned small businesses Cassels’ Black-owned small business grant program is a “passion project” that benefits not only the funding recipients but also the lawyers involved and the law firm as a whole. Bethany McKoy, a lawyer and director of professional resources for the firm’s Toronto associate program, chairs the Black-owned small business grant committee.

Jan 15, 2025 | nationalmagazine.ca | Caroline James

The practice Workplace A recent report looks at the key factors driving law firm associate retention Brooke Finkelstein started her career as an employment lawyer at a large law firm but soon realized that the “big law” experience did not align with her long-term goals.

Dec 24, 2024 | euroweeklynews.com | Caroline James

The European Commission is being forced to respond to women’s demand for safe access to abortion as the petition ‘My Voice, My Choice’ reaches one million signatures. The campaign, a citizen’s initiative, exceeded the required number of signatures in 15 European countries.

Aug 20, 2024 | columbian.com | Caroline James

SPOKANE — Hope Rolland is active, fun-spirited and open to opportunities. At 81, she thrives despite Parkinson’s disease. On Thursday, Rolland agreed to a new challenge: being a participant in a mobility study led by Gonzaga University’s Department of Human Physiology in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine. The study is under the direction of Clint Wutzke, an associate professor of human physiology at Gonzaga.