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The Top 25 Most Influential Who are this country's most powerful lawyers? There's bound to be dis- agreement over who are the most powerful and influential in the law, but here are our picks. 
By Gail J. Cohen departments 7 26 Q&A 41 with Snow 
Canadian Lawyer's annual question period with the new president of the Canadian Bar Association: Rod Snow. 
By Heather Gardiner LEGAL REPORTS 
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Family Law Four pillars to resurrect a broken system 
Calls for family law reform in Ontario are loud and persistent. By Judy van rhijn 
Labour & Employment Planning ahead 
The debate over pension reform has the provinces, businesses, and unions vying for influence. 
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regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast 
Law Office Management Don't be swindled By Kevin Marron 
tech Support United we communicate By Gerry Blackwell 
opinions 
Banking on Corporate No claim means no claim! By Bryan Haynes 
top Court tales More than the offi cial opposition By Philip Slayton 
Back Page Idle summer thoughts By ezra Levant 
Continuing a tradition of excellence 
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