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Riding the Pacific wave Even in this economic downturn, Canadian law firms find niche markets in East Asia.
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India: a modern day silk route
Local knowledge is the key to tapping this huge legal market.
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A lot of wine-ing Canada's growing wine industry offers lawyers opportunities for both business and pleasure. By Glenn Kauth
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departments
Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
Cross Examined Paying it forward By Jean Sorensen
Real Estate Keeping an eye on the oilpatch By Daryl-Lynn Carlson
Tech Support The shape of things to come? By Gerry Blackwell
opinions
Top Court Tales A supreme misstep By Philip Slayton
Back Page Government reliance breeds laziness By Ezra Levant
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Energy & environment Facing off with First Nations
Aboriginal groups are challenging a variety of energy developments in what one lawyer calls 'tremendously complicated litigation.'
By Glenn Kauth
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