INHOUSE FEATURES
16 COVER STORY A question of proportionality New proportionality rules offer plenty of benefits, but litigants in complex cases could face a higher burden. By Robert Todd
24 Emergency exit Overseas deals come with inherent risks, and proper international arbitration claus- es are very important. By Paul Brent
31 Canadian access The Temporary Foreign Worker Program has changed, and companies must catch up. By Vawn Himmelsbach
COLUMNS
7 LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT Government relations An important part of employers' human resources strategies. By Henry Dinsdale and Jeff Goodman
9 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Expert conferences and 'hot tubbing' in Federal Court By Adam Bobker
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10 WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS Do you really need to conduct an investigation? By Malcolm MacKillop and Hendrik Nieuwland
DEPARTMENTS 13 QUIZ
Inside infrastructure By Bradley N. McLellan and Daniel P. Ferguson
35 INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Building it up Municipalities are increasingly turning to public-private part- nerships for new infrastructure. By Andi Balla
39 LAW DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT When to outsource Workloads can be a challenge for in-house counsel, but external options are growing. By Daryl-Lynn Carlson
43 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Hockey lawyer Robin Brudner combines her legal career with her passion for the Toronto Maple Leafs. By Jeremy Hainsworth
46 IN CLOSING Our roundup of interesting trends and news for legal departments.
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