September 2009 • Volume 33, I s sue 9 cover: DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA 7 
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. 
By Kelly harris 36 41 
A lot of wine-ing Canada's growing wine industry offers lawyers opportunities for both business and pleasure. By Glenn Kauth 
28 54 By Milton Kiang 
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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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