Canadian Lawyer

February 2011

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FEbRUARy 201 1 • VOLUME 35, ISSUE 2 CONTENTSFeatures 26 Merging into the future The second half of 2010 saw a rash of law firms joining forces. Is increased law firm size the way of the future? Is the future for Canadian shops homogenous? See what the coming year holds for the state of legal prac- tice in this country. 26 Cover Photo: John Hyrniuk 34 Automate this Templates and document-assembly software are attractive but there are caveats. 34 Legal reports Labour & Employment 39 Facebook is the new water cooler B.C. ruling shows venting on online social media sites can lead to getting fired. 40 Ways to fend off a WikiLeaks situation Insurance Law 42 Safety concerns driving new auto legislation But could some of the new laws be trampling people's rights? Continuing a tradition of excellence Opinions 39 15 Banking on Corporate All shareholders should have dissent rights 16 Legal Ethics It's time to embrace champerty 18 Tech Support Why a DMS is better than Windows 46 Back Page Let them eat Potash www.CANADIAN Lawyermag.com FEBRUA R Y 2011 5 46 …document review and project facility …document review and project facility ntitled-1 1 Departments 7 Letters to the Editor Feedback from our readers 7 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast 21 Law Office Management Cutting the cord 24 Cross Examined Not your average GC 21 12/9/10 3:35:26 PM B y K e vin Marr on B y A ndi Balla B y R obert T odd B y donalee Moult on B y Cheryl Satin B y Philip Sla yt on B y Jason L eun g B y Jim Middlemiss B y R obert T odd B y R obert T odd B y donalee Moult on

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