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Slave Lake lawyers' lives changed forever REGIONAL WRAP-UP WEST a third of the town to the ground leav- ing almost half of the residents home- less, destroying several businesses, and levelling the 18-month-old Slave Lake Government Centre and Library. Bruce Maunder, one of the town's five O lawyers, says he and his family were not in Slave Lake when the evacuation order came in. "I was on Vancouver Island for three days and my wife and daughter were in south India on vacation." Maunder says his house was completely destroyed but miraculously his business was untouched, even though the businesses beside his law office were destroyed. "I was left with the clothes I was wearing and one change of clothes." At the end of May, Maunder n May 15, Slave Lake, Alta.'s five lawyers had their lives forever changed. A forest fire burned was staying temporarily in an apartment in Edmonton with his dog Oba. His wife and daughter were set to join him once they returned to Canada. "Slave Lake is 'home' and I plan to rebuild," vowed Maunder. As for his legal practice, which is mostly criminal law, that's up in the air. He says he still has to attend court but because the town's courthouse burned down, Slave Lake's cases have been moved to High Prairie, an hour and a half away. "Most people don't know that our court has been relocated so it will be difficult to know how things will work out, especially considering the entire town has been evacuated to other towns and cities throughout northern Alberta and some roads are still closed due to the many forest fires still burning." Maunder was allowed back into Slave Lawyers in Slave Lake, Alta., vow to help where they can in rebuilding the burned-out town. Lake under police escort to retrieve his files from his office. "Thankfully I have all of my files with me now. However, IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT AND PRIVACY ISSUES IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE NEW PUBLICATION THE LAW OF EMPLOYEE USE OF TECHNOLOGY HOWARD SIMKEVITZ AND AVNER LEVIN Find practical guidance when advising businesses on employment and privacy issues relating to technology use in the workplace. Get expert author commentary that references the legislation, case law and arbitrations to help you understand the legal issues. Establish effective workplace policies for using technology at work in union and non-union workplaces. This guide is a valuable reference for corporate counsel, human resources professionals and legal practitioners. The Law of Employee Use of Technology is a very practical resource and will: • Help you understand common technology issues from blogging and podcasting, to mobile devices and applications • Provide you with a clear overview of the law in the areas of privacy, surveillance, termination, labour arbitration and human rights ORDER # 804520-60296 $80 Perfectbound book approx. 160 pages 978-0-88804-520-1 • Assist your business clients in identifying risks in the workplace associated with the use of technology tools • Offer you assistance in developing technology policies and includes sample policies relating to email, Internet, blogging, social media and user-generated content AVAILABLE RISK-FREE FOR 30 DAYS Order online at www.canadalawbook.ca | Call Toll-Free: 1-800-387-5164 In Toronto: 416-609-3800 CANADA LAW BOOK® 10 JULY 2011 www. CANADIAN Lawyermag.com Carswell-25426_CL_July_11.indd 1 6/13/11 10:21:51 AM ReuteRs/ tODD KOROL