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. Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada 2.Blogue SOQUIJ 3. The Lean Law Firm 4. Crossroad Family Law Blog 5. Know How

Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Think Better! Refreshing Your Remote Workspace Without Renovation

The way your team works is directly influenced by the spaces they work in. For employers, that means your hybrid or remote workforce’s productivity, creativity, and wellness are closely tied to their environment. Architect and author Donald M. Rattner put it this way: For business leaders, this isn’t just about home office décor; it’s about building policies and practices that support employee performance and wellbeing. …

Blogue SOQUIJ
Le sort des animaux à la suite d’une séparation

Au terme d’une relation, certains enjeux peuvent être plus difficiles à régler que d’autres. Parmi ceux-ci, on retrouvera notamment les questions touchant les animaux qui font partie de notre vie et avec lesquels nous avons tissé des liens au fil des années. Je vous propose aujourd’hui un retour sur 2 jugements récents soulevant des questions liées aux animaux. …

The Lean Law Firm
E246: Lawyer Coaching: How to choose the best program for your firm

Is ChatGPT the new Google? As more people search with AI or use Google’s AI summary, click rates for top-ranking pages are plummeting (Stay tuned! We’ll be doing another article on this and what you can do about it shortly). Try it. Ask ChatGPT or your favourite AI: “What are the top 10 [YOUR NICHE] law firms in [YOUR JURISDICTION]” and see what comes up. …

Crossroad Family Law Blog
What are Grandparents’ Rights? Legal Considerations in British Columbia

For many grandparents, the relationship with their grandchildren is one of life’s greatest joys. But when parents separate, that bond can suddenly feel fragile, leaving grandparents worried about losing contact. In British Columbia, grandparents do not automatically have the right to see their grandchildren. Still, the law recognizes how important these relationships can be and provides legal avenues to help preserve them. Depending on the circumstances, this may include applying for contact with a grandchild or, in some cases, even becoming a guardian. This blog explores grandparents’ rights in BC and the legal options available under the Family Law Act (FLA) if a grandparent’s connection with a grandchild is threatened. …

Know How
New Books – Summer 2025

Here’s a selection of new and noteworthy additions to our print collection over the last few months: Fundamental principles of Canadian unjust enrichment / Mitchell McInnes
Practice Collection -2nd Floor; KF 1244 M36 2025. While attentive to the subject’s historical evolution, the book focuses on the law of unjust enrichment that is practiced in Canadian courts today. It takes a practical approach, and uses recent cases and numerous diagrams to illustrate key concepts. Consistent with the manner in which the Canadian legal system formulates and resolves restitutionary claims, Fundamental Principles of Canadian Unjust Enrichment is divided into four parts: …

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*Randomness here is created by Random.org and its list randomizing function.