archive for March, 2009



The GhostNet Report

by Simon Fodden

March 29th, 2009

The news is full of the revelation from the universities of Toronto and Ottawa that a significant internet spy network has infiltrated more than 1,200 computers in over 100 countries,… [more]

Computers in Libraries 2009

by Michael Lines

March 27th, 2009

I'll be at Computers in Libraries all next week, the premier technology conference for libraries. Since some libraries are pretty leading edge in using technology to reach their clients, and… [more]

The Friday Fillip

by Simon Fodden

March 27th, 2009

… is practically a one-liner today. And a line (or two, or three…) that you yourself can draw, at that.
It goes by the inelegant name of BallDroppings. And it's… [more]

Paper Copies for Courts

by Ted Tjaden

March 26th, 2009

I posted on SLAW over one year ago on the issue of Copies of cases for court – official print reporters versus online versions.
I continue to hear of a… [more]

The Toronto Association of Law Libraries (TALL) held an event on Thursday evening at the University of Toronto Law School called Charting Our Course: The TALL Publishers’ Forum.
The publishers… [more]

Sun Boxes Up the Internet Archive

by Steven Matthews

March 26th, 2009

In a slick marketing move (and I mean that in the best sense of 'slick') to demonstrate the raw computing power of its Web MD product, Sun Microsystems has moved… [more]

European Counsel Awards Dinner Tonight

by Shaunna Mireau

March 26th, 2009

I received an email a while ago informing me of the European Counsel Awards.
The International Law Office, with the support of the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe, has conducted… [more]

Google Docs' New Drawing Feature

by Simon Fodden

March 26th, 2009

Google Docs has just introduced a feature that lets you insert a drawing that you can create using their own in-browser tool. While this isn't exactly momentous — especially for… [more]

Helpful Model E-Discovery Precedents Released

by Dan Pinnington

March 26th, 2009

The Ontario E-Discovery Implementation Committee (EIC) has just released eight model e-discovery precedents, as well as additional e-discovery best practices documents.
The EIC is a joint committee established by the… [more]

From Eagan today, an announcement of a free podcast featuring Justice Scalia and Bryanb Garner who wrote the excellent Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges. … [more]
Justice Scalia and

Fellowship in Legal Bibliography at Harvard

by Simon Chester

March 25th, 2009

The Harvard Law School Library today announced the creation of the Morris L. Cohen Fellowship in American Legal Bibliography and History.
The fellowship will help scholars travelling to consult the… [more]

Packing a Bag to India

by Simon Chester

March 25th, 2009

I can't vouch for the accuracy of a piece in the Economic Times… [more] entitled Lawyers-from-US-UK-find-jobs-in-India.
It reports on "a flood of US/UK lawyer CVs to India". "One out of every

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SlawTips Current Awareness
Wednesday, February 22

There are two possible approaches to personal current awareness: Develop excellent searching skills so that you can find what you need when you need it Pick a fairly narrow specialty … »»

Research

SlawTips Top 10 Financial Errors: #10 Rely on the Lottery for Your Partnership Retirement Plan
Thursday, February 16

“It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating” was said once by Oscar Wilde. The final tip in this series is the capstone issue in our … »»

Practice

SlawTips Deciphering Acroynyms
Wednesday, February 15

I wrote about the trouble I have with Acronyms yesterday at Slaw. Today’s Tip: Use an Acronym Dictionary! I have a nice little book on my reference shelves called Acrobuster. … »»

Research

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  • Limitation of Actions - Actions in contract - Actions for debt - General

    Moody died on December 3, 2005, leaving four adult children. Pursuant to Moody’s will two of her children, James and Tyrell, were appointed executors of the estate. It was alleged that, during her ...

  • Barristers and Solicitors - Discipline - Suspension - For professional misconduct

    McLean pled guilty five counts of conduct unbecoming a lawyer. The Discipline Committee suspended him from practice for four months and placed him on indefinite supervision. McLean appealed the length of the penalty.

    The Saskatchewan ...

  • Mines and Minerals - Operation of mines, quarries and wells - Licences and permits - Appeals or judicial review - Standing - Costs

    Grizzly Resources Ltd. (Grizzly). made an applications to the Energy Resources Conservation Board to drill two sour gas wells on the same site. ...

  • Narcotic Control - Offences - Trafficking - Elements of

    The accused was charged with trafficking in cocaine. The trial judge granted the accused’s motion to discharge the charge. The Crown appealed.

    The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal allowed the appeal and ordered a new trial.

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