New frontiers
Law firms are starting to explore the cutting-edge potential of virtual worlds, social media, and Web 2.0 technologies.
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Unlocking ability beyond disability
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practice-related challenges posed by their disabilities. By Judy van Rhijn
LEGAL REPORTS:
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e-discovery Niche developing for e-discovery specialists
There's a hole to be filled by lawyers who know the ins and outs of electronic data.
intellectual property Pushing and pulling at copyright laws
New technologies are vexing IP lawyers interpreting the outdated Copyright Act. By Kirsten McMahon
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departments
Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
Managing Partner Canadian takes helm of global law firm By Gail J. Cohen
Associates Telecommuting has its privileges By Bill Rogers
Real Estate Bye-bye fax machine By Kevin Marron
Tech Support Luminaries of the Canadian blawgosphere By Gerry Blackwell
opinions
Legal Ethics Advertising in an electronic age By Philip Slayton
Litigation The court of public opinion counts By David Weiner
Back Page Guilty, the only way to plead By Ezra Levant
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