Pulse
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November 08, 2024
Crime, punishment … and redemption? A Q&A about the Menendez brothers
You might have seen Lyle and Erik Menendez in the news recently.
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November 08, 2024
Success in family law | Gary Joseph
Following lessons learned from my dear former mentor, the late James C. MacDonald Q.C., at this late stage in my career, I happily embrace the extreme compliment of a request to mentor. This present aspect of my practice has proven almost (I say almost) as satisfying as a successful presentation of a difficult trial or appeal.
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November 07, 2024
New counsel joins Dentons in Vancouver
A recent news release from Dentons announced the addition of Sherryl Dubo as counsel in the form’s restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group.
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November 07, 2024
Re-established U.S.-relations Cabinet committee includes 2 lawyers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re-established the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S., Relations following Donald Trump’s presidential win, naming Dominic LeBlanc and Anita Anand among the members of the committee, a Nov. 7 news release announced.
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November 07, 2024
Confidentiality, compliance: Navigating challenges of reporting suspicious transactions in 2024
In the complex landscape of legal practice, lawyers often find themselves navigating the delicate balance between complying with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and maintaining client confidentiality. The duty to report suspicious transactions can create tension that threatens the trust essential to the attorney-client relationship. In 2024, as regulatory scrutiny intensifies, it is imperative for lawyers to develop strategies that reassure clients while fulfilling their legal obligations. This article explores the challenges lawyers face in this area and presents actionable solutions to foster trust and transparency.
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November 07, 2024
Lawyer sleep: Exercise, medication and coffee | Harjot Atwal
“When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.” — Tom Hodgkinson
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November 06, 2024
4 associates join Lerners Toronto
Recent news releases from Lerners LLP announced the addition of Niloufar Sadroddini, Samantha Lawr, Chelsea McKee and Blaire Smockum as associates in the firm’s Toronto office.
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November 06, 2024
Taking a break from perfectionism | Harjot Atwal
“Have the courage to be imperfect.” — Alfred Fidler
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November 06, 2024
Addressing employee turnover in law firms | Jacob Murad
Many law firm owners I speak to are having difficulty growing their practice, and a major reason for this they reason is lack of retention and the overall issue of employee turnover within the firm.
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November 06, 2024
What if the Menendez case happened in Canada? | John L. Hill
The 1989 murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez gripped the American and, to a lesser degree, Canadian public. During their trials, the lawyers for Erik and Lyle Menendez urged juries to believe they were victims of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. But the brothers were young men (then aged 18 and 21), and many believed men weren’t subject to being raped. Men were expected to tolerate extreme pressures without having to act out violently. The district attorney found an even more probable motive. The Menendez siblings were portrayed as rich kids scheming to abscond with their parents’ fortune. They went to court in 1993, but a mistrial was declared. Then again, in 1995, they admitted to shooting their parents with weapons purchased a few days before the murders. They claimed self-defence. The defence failed, and they were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment without eligibility for parole.