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]

The Significance of the BNA Purchase

by Simon Chester

August 25th, 2011

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]

XXX Domains Are Coming – Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid?

by Simon Fodden

August 25th, 2011

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, Engineers and Technology: A Case Study

by John Gregory

August 25th, 2011

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]

SlawTips      

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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MLB Selected Case Summaries    

These summaries of selected recent cases are provided each week to Slaw by Maritime Law Book.
More information.

  • 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.

    Link ...


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