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Project Counsel™ November /December 2010 • Volume 34, I s sue 11 Greener pastures 30 COVER: AMEDEO DE PALMA Costs still top priority 38 Canadian Lawyer's annual corporate counsel survey shows keeping costs down is still the main focus for in-house legal departments as economic recovery has failed to translate into higher budgets and spending. By Andi Balla LEGAL REPORTS 45 51 Labour & Employment Labour rights hang on supreme Court ruling in Fraser By Mark Cardwell Forensics & Criminal Law The perils of Ponzis Big frauds are complex and require good action plans from lawyers attempting to get victims' money back. By Daryl-Lynn Carlson www.mross.com Edmonton . Calgary . Yellowknife McLennan Ross LLP - providing valued legal advice to real estate developers, investors and businesses inWestern Canada Untitled-5 1 www. C ANADIAN Law ye rmag.com NO VEMBER / DECEMBER 2010 5 10/26/10 3:58:05 PM There's a shortage of young lawyers in small and rural communities in Canada and retiring practitioners are having a tough time finding someone to take care of their clients. By Robert Todd 8 7 20 23 27 ntitled-2 1 Associates on Demand™ Legal Resource Consulting departments Letters Feedback from our readers Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast Cross Examined Not your stereotypical academic By Robert Todd Real Estate Twisting in the wind By Kevin Marron Tech support Talking digital By Gerry Blackwell opinions 17 18 54 Banking on Corporate Limiting the risk of third-party opinions By Cheryl satin Legal Ethics Are you happy now? By Philip slayton Back Page Most gas is not COOL By Ezra Levant Continuing a tradition of excellence 8/5/10 12:21:41 PM cover story