CONTENTS On the cover
A cloak and dagger mindset
With the proliferation of electronic information coupled with a highly competitive global economy, opportunities for the theft of data — including trade secrets — are rife. Oftentimes a breach is difficult to detect but easy to execute.
By Daryl-Lynn Carlson Page 11 25 7 Litigation v. arbitration
When a dispute arises, the decision whether to litigate or arbitrate requires careful consideration. There are pros and cons to both scenarios, and some say the bloom is starting to come off the arbitration rose.
By Geoff Kirbyson
19 Multidisciplinary teams are energy effi cient
If your company is looking to develop an energy or renewable energy project, several innovative firms are moving projects along efficiently.
By Helen Burnett
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Commercial Real Estate Quiz Test your knowledge with this quiz supplied by WeirFoulds LLP.
Seen & Heard Our roundup of interesting trends and what's going on in legal departments.
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BUSINESS CASE Guiding principles for e-discovery
The recently released Sedona Canada Principles offer in-house counsel a detailed road map to e-discovery issues.
By Heather Capannelli
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Exploring mining law
As general counsel for Sherritt International Corp., Julie A. Lee Harrs says no two days are alike working in the mining industry.
By Kirsten McMahon
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Biotech counsel on cutting edge
Canada's biotechnology environment is ever-changing and moves lightning fast, say counsel involved in the industry.
By Helen Burnett KPMG Forensic's eDiscovery Services
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