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2 months ago | 
slaw.ca | Marc Bhalla |Mark Hunter |Andrew Martin |Jordan Furlong
When issues arise in condos, there are benefits to working with those involved to address them. Collaborating offers advantages unavailable through an adversarial path – such as relationship preservation and creative, sustainable outcomes which extend beyond a tribunal’s jurisdiction. The Condominium Authority of Ontario offers an array of online resources to support collaboration, from communication guidance to help identifying issues, to understanding how the law applies to them and more.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Sarah Sutherland |Mark Hunter |Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla
Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible. This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Legal Feeds 2. The Treasurer’s Blog 3. Canadian Combat Sports Law Blog 4. All About Information 5.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Sarah Sutherland |Mark Hunter |Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla
The last two years have seen excessive hype over the text generation functions that large language models facilitate, which doesn’t need to be remarked on here more than it already has. But, I do think it’s important to note that applications like word processors and email have been transformative for the practice of law and other knowledge work over the last 40 years, and this can be considered an expected continuation of this long term trend.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Mark Hunter |Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell
The increased presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sphere has been a controversial topic in discussions about access to justice.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Mark Hunter |Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell
Auditing your firm’s marketing activities allows you to examine all marketing and communication efforts to evaluate their effectiveness and alignment with the firm’s overall objectives. Below is a short guide on performing an audit, what to look for, and areas to focus on. 1. Define Objectives and GoalsOne of the early items in the audit is to ensure that your marketing activities align with the firm’s overall strategic goals.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell |Melanie Neufeld
Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible. This week the randomly selected blogs are 1.Canadian Appeals Monitor 2. Off the Shelf 3. PierreRoy & Associés 4. The Lean Law Firm 5.
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May 29, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Marcelo Osorio Rodriguez |Marcelo D. Rodríguez |Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell |Melanie Neufeld
In the dynamic realm of international sports, conflicts and disputes frequently emerge, ranging from doping allegations to contested referee decisions. Resolving these issues swiftly and impartially is paramount to maintaining the integrity of sporting competitions. Enter the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, a pivotal institution tasked with adjudicating such disputes since its inception in 1983.
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May 28, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell |Melanie Neufeld |Allison Wolf
Today, I read two articles that, at first, appear to be entirely unrelated to one another. Technology – Another Drain on Public Resources? First, this one:Elizabeth Thompson, “Federal Government Plans to Increase its use of AI – With Some Big Exceptions” (CBC News, May 27, 2024), . I read this article with interest. I have a continuing concern about the persistent underfunding of our public services in this country. I’ve seen it happen first hand, and have written about here.
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May 28, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell |Melanie Neufeld |Allison Wolf
If you are searching a looseleaf or text you may find it helpful to restrict your search to just the table of contents. This can give you a more useful set of results, particularly in situations where the terms used are very common or have multiple meanings. However you may miss some relevant content if the table of contents doesn’t use the precise words or terms you are searching for. Both Lexis+ and Westlaw Canada allow you to limit your search to the table of contents of a specific title.
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May 28, 2024 | 
slaw.ca | Marc Bhalla |Susannah Tredwell |Melanie Neufeld |Allison Wolf
A mediation critic claims “mediators have no teeth”. This is to suggest that mediators have no power. The thinking being that a mediator’s lack of decision making renders them without authority. Mediation is a process of self-determination for the parties participating in it. The mediator is a neutral facilitator, not an outcome imposer. For that reason, a mediator’s settlement rate is as misleading a statistic as a pitcher’s wins in baseball.
