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4 M A Y 2 0 1 5 w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m F E AT U R E S L E G A L R E P O RT S Contents 24 What's next? ABS isn't coming anytime soon. But the time for innovation is now. Read on and be inspired by what you can do to lead change. By Various contributors L A B O U R & E M P L O Y M E N T 54 Tracking damages Changes to the Ontario Human Rights Code in 2008 were intended to give more latitude in terms of awarding damages but has that actually happened? By Jennifer Brown F O R E N S I C S & C R I M I N A L L AW 59 Getting there Toronto ruling throws spotlight on Gladue courts and reports but also the need to get background information to judges. By Janet Guttsman 34 The new normal The top arbitration chambers, personal injury, and aboriginal law boutiques are offering new oppor- tunities for practitioners, as well as building on new areas and offerings in the legal fi eld. By Shannon Kari 7 R E G I O N A L W R A P - U P A look at what's happening from coast to coast 20 L AW O F F I C E M A N A G E M E N T An apple a day... By Marg. Bruineman 22 C R O S S E X A M I N E D Carol Baird Ellan's next cha pter By Jennifer Brown Untitled-1 1 12-02-21 11:22 AM D E PA RT M E N T S 15 B A N K I N G O N C O R P O R AT E Perpetual private placement permutations By Neill May 16 T O P C O U RT TA L E S Is the SCC out of control? By Philip Slayton 18 T E C H S U P P O RT Updated Sedona Canada Principles on point By Dera J. Nevin 62 B A C K PA G E When no comment doesn't cut it By Jim Middlemiss 20 59 Continuing a tradition of excellence 2 01 4 K e n n e t h R . W ils on A w a r d s Gold Winner B e st i n C a n a d i a n B u si n e ss P u b lis h i n g May 2015 • Volume 39, Issue 5 O P I N I O N S A B bringing law to the people pg. 26 creating new land from the old pg. 27 incredible opportunities await the brave pg. 28 pioneers of #LegalLean service delivery pg. 30 creating a third option pg. 33 24 W hat s next?

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