archive for January, 2010



Where Is Video-on-Demand CLE?

by David T. S. Fraser

January 15th, 2010

I've noticed that lawyers tend to be second wave adopters of technology. Not quite on the cutting edge, but once that edge blurs into the maintstream most (young? progressive? keen?… [more]

Using Twitter at a Conference

by Simon Fodden

January 15th, 2010

There's a post over at Marketing Strategy and the Law, "How to Cover a Conference Using Twitter," that give some good advice. Use the "official" conference hash tag, don't bother… [more]

Which Hat Do You Wear?

by Mark Lewis

January 15th, 2010

Personally, I’m on a campaign to bring the fedora back in style but if you are an NFL fan you might choose to wear a baseball style hat with your… [more]

The Friday Fillip

by Simon Fodden

January 15th, 2010

I'm the guy who, as a kid, used to make a list of unfamiliar words just to contemplate them in their strangeness, reluctant some times for months to puncture the… [more]

"Does the Internet Make You Dumber?"

by Michael Lines

January 15th, 2010

Here's a nice little comeditorial from Search Engine. It is the first entry in their new YouTube channel.
It does not mention the law, but it has implications: if the… [more]

Webmasters Offer Advice to EU President

by Simon Fodden

January 15th, 2010

The editors and webmasters who work on the various internet presences of the European Community have written an open letter to the re-elected President, José Manuel Barroso, and the incoming… [more]

Embrace New Ideas

by David Bilinsky

January 14th, 2010

♫ I've got a wealth of new ideas
I've got so many new ideas
I've got so many new ideas
I've got so many new ideas
(Show me, show me, … [more]

Instant Information Needs and Alberta's Cabinet Shuffle

by Shaunna Mireau

January 14th, 2010

The need for instant information is well illustrated by family and friends desperate to know the condition of their loved ones in Haiti. Anyone who works in libraries can share… [more]

Helping Haiti

by Connie Crosby

January 14th, 2010

So many of us are shocked and saddened by the devastation from the earthquake in Haiti. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) advises against non-essential travel to Haiti, asking… [more]

My earlier post looked at Lululemon Athletica's tongue-in-cheek special edition clothing line, named the “Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition.” The launch… [more]

Should Judges Join Facebook?

by Michel-Adrien Sheppard

January 13th, 2010

This is a follow-up to the Dec. 16, 2009 post Facebook and the Bench.
Earlier this week in the Montreal Gazette… [more], there was an article about whether Canadian judges

World "Fair Use" Day

by Lesley Ellen Harris

January 13th, 2010

Yesterday, I abandoned my office for several hours to attend “The First Annual World’s Fair Use Day” at the Newseum in Washington D.C. It was organized by the D.C.-based non-profit… [more]

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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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