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archive for August, 2011
Lessons From the Law Library
by Mark
Lewis
August 26th, 2011
Attention: what follows is not me, my head shot to the left is not representative of the following paragraphs. Over the summer we have had a library school intern working… [more]
The Friday Fillip: Cymbal
by Simon
Fodden
August 26th, 2011
Hi-hat, clash, crash, ride, sizzle—and a dozen more variations. These are cymbals, an instrument that dates back to the edge of antiquity but is as modern as a rock band… [more]
Intergovernmental Budget Conference
by Michael
Lines
August 26th, 2011
Just a few days ago, we all missed the 30th Annual Intergovernmental Budget Conference, held August 22 – 23, 2011, Victoria. According Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, it is an event… [more]
You Might Like…
by
Administrator
August 26th, 2011
This is a post in a series to appear occasionally, setting out some articles, videos, podcasts and the like that contributors at Slaw are enjoying and that you might find… [more]
Cloud Computing… [more]
Cloud computing has grown significantly in the last few years. A Gartner Executive Program survey of more than 2,000 Chief Information Officers (CIOs), representing 50 countries and 38
IT Security Myths
by Michel-Adrien
Sheppard
August 25th, 2011
The LISNews library-related site has been running a series on IT Security for Libraries.
The most recent part covers 20 Common Security Myths:
You have nothing important to steal
Having… [more]
This Week's SlawTips
by
Administrator
August 25th, 2011
Slaw news — for those who read Slaw only via RSS or email.
On Slaw you'll find a brief excerpt of this week's SlawTips posts. The links in the following… [more]
Bloomberg announced this morning that it was acquiring the legal publisher, BNA for $990,000,000.
Bloomberg will acquire all 25,116,830 outstanding shares of BNA for $39.50 per share in cash for… [more]
As Slaw readers will likely know, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has recently approved a change to the internet's domain name system that will mean, in… [more]
Quebec to Regulate the Media?
by Yosie
Saint-Cyr
August 25th, 2011
Over the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, the media in Quebec experienced an unprecedented upheaval, which resulted in the closure of certain newsrooms, downsizing in others, and lock-outs at… [more]
Lawyers and engineers see the world differently. It is as if they speak different languages, and difficulties of mutual understanding arise. The problem is not so much that they use… [more]
Tablet Wars
by David
Canton
August 24th, 2011
Simon's post earlier today mentioned the Apple vs Samsung patent lawsuits over tablets and smartphones. The reference to 2001 as prior art is amusing – let's not forget the Star Trek… [more]
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Available online today are four new chapters of the publication Women in Canada: A Gender-based Statistical Report, which explores the socio-demographic and economic circumstances of Canadian women in general.
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The bill amends the Constitution Act, 1867 by readjusting the number of members and the representation of the provinces in the House of Commons.
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Blueseed plans to buy a ship and turn it into a floating incubator anchored in international waters off the coast of California.
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Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the flow of information out of Ottawa has slowed to a trickle.
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"…the IPC has exclusive jurisdiction to decide whether a record is in the custody or control of a university in the context of an access request…"
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John J.L. Hunter, Q.C. of Vancouver has been elected President for 2011-2012
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Detailed results from 321 members.
These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book. More information.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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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This is a listing of a few upcoming events in Canada of interest to lawyers, law students, legal librarians, and others involved in the practice of law.
Clicking on any event in the list below will give you access to more information and to links allowing you to see the full entry and to add the event to your own calendar.
Click this link for a fuller version of the TalkLaw/ParLoi calendar of events and for instructions as to how to add events and calendars to your own calendar.
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