Monday’s Mix

Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award­-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible.

This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Law Firm Blog 2. In All Fairness 3. Official Clio Blog 4. Civil Resolution Tribunal blog 5. Family LLB

Stewart Sharma Harsanyi Immigration Law Firm Blog
Refugee Refusals: Cherry Picking Evidence

As refugee lawyers we’ve seen this before: a Refugee Protection Division decision that twists the evidence into knots to justify rejection. One of the most frustrating errors is selective reading, where the member plucks out isolated bits from country reports while ignoring the broader picture that clearly corroborates risk. It’s sometimes more than a mistake many times it’s intellectual dishonesty. …

In All Fairness
#105 | Episode 1: In the Blind Spot of International Criminal Justice – At the Crossroads of Geopolitical Challenges (in French)

Justice Simon Ruel speaks with lawyer Philippe Larochelle, President of the Bar Association before the International Criminal Court (ABCPI), to take a look at the International Criminal Court (ICC) more than 20 years after its establishment. Arrest warrants against heads of state, accusations of politicization, sovereignty issues, the role of victims, defence challenges, ecocide, and digital evidence: this episode explores the strengths, limitations, and tensions of a unique system of justice, confronted with a rapidly changing world. This episode is available in French only. …

Official Clio Blog
How to Measure the ROI of Legal AI Implementation: A 5-Step Framework

You’ve heard the claims—AI will revolutionize legal work. But the firms seeing the biggest returns aren’t just experimenting with legal AI. They’re tracking performance, cutting down admin work, and choosing tools that prove their value every billing cycle. The level of AI usage among lawyers is rapidly increasing, and according to our 2024 Legal Trends Report, 79% of legal professionals use AI in some capacity, with 25% reporting widespread adoption across their practices. …

Civil Resolution Tribunal blog
Public Consultation – CRT Rules – August 2025

The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) regularly reviews and updates its procedural rules. We try to do this once a year. We’ve drafted some changes to the rules and would like your feedback. We invite you to review the draft Standard Rules and draft Intimate Images Protection Order Rules (IIPO Rules) and send us feedback by completing surveys. …

Family LLB
Understanding “Silent Divorce”: Implications for Couples in Ontario

The concept colloquially known as “silent divorce” refers to situations in which couples remain legally married yet experience profound emotional disconnection. We examine the definition, indicators, consequences, and potential resolutions, with special consideration for Ontario couples. …

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