Dare we say the 'R' word?
Changes in the global economy mean it will be a busy but unpredictable year for lawyers serving business clients.
38 ILLUSTRATION: PETER FERGUSON LEGAL REPORTS:
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class actions
Banding together allows smaller plaintiffs' firms to hold their own in class actions defended by the might of the big players.
energy & environment
That's one of the biggest questions facing business, government, and regulators that must curb emissions without doing damage to the economy.
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A concise guide to hundreds of specialist software packages for Canadians.
Details of software companies.
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departments A look at what's happening from coast to coast A woman takes the reins at Parlee McLaws
Associates The zeros matter
Compensation counterculture Beware the IT jabberwock opinions
Top Court Tales 'I can do better than that'
The nanny state goes too far
32 The price of security is eternal vigilance.
Banking & Insolvency / Commercial Litigation / Construction / Corporate Commercial Securities / Energy, Environmental & Regulatory / Insurance / Labour & Employment / Occupational Health & Safety
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