Canadian Lawyer

March 2014

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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m M a r c h 2 0 1 4 5 M a r c h 2 0 1 4 • v o l u M e 3 8 , i s s u e 3 ntitled-1 1 12-02-21 11:22 AM coNteNts Departments Features 7 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast 18 Tech Support 10 things lawyers can do to make e-discovery easier for clients By Dera Nevin 20 Law Office Management e missing link By Marg. Bruineman 22 Cross Examined 'Law as a musical theme to life' By Jeremy hainsworth opinions 24 continuing a tradition of excellence 48 20 24 24 Assessing boots on the ground In general, in-house departments are growing but working in the Canadian offi ce of a foreign-owned enterprise is not always smooth sailing. By Jennifer Brown 34 Top 10 Quebec regional firms Its bilingual lawyers, bijuridical system, and close ties to europe give the top Quebec regional firms a leg-up on their competitors. By Charlotte santry legal reports Family Law 44 empty gesture or catalyst? first Nation matrimonial rights property legisla- tion is not being embraced by native groups but could be a boost for real changes. By Judy van rhijn Energy Law 48 still tempting Canada is still attractive to state-owned enter- prises, even in the energy sector, but government rules and the ambiguity around them make it tough to advise clients. By Janet Guttsman 15 Banking on Corporate At what point are we going overboard? By Neill May 16 Top Court Tales unintended consequences By Philip slayton 50 Back Page Court fees face sCC scrutiny By Jim Middlemiss 34 16

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