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Calgary's a high energy town
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The red-hot energy market in Calgary has slowed, but law firms in the city are riding out the cyclical economy.
By Kirsten McMahon LEGAL REPORTS:
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tax law Withholding tax changes will have repercussions
Amendments make the Canadian securitization market far more visible and appeal- ing to foreign financial players.
By Susan hughes
labour and employment An accident waiting to happen
Lawsuits haven't really hit Canada yet, but U.S. companies are already finding themselves liable for employees who have automobile accidents while talking on their cellphones..
By helen Burnett Edmonton . Calgary . Yellowknife
Banking & Insolvency / Commercial Litigation / Construction / Corporate Commercial Securities / Energy, Environmental & Regulatory / Insurance / Labour & Employment / Occupational Health & Safety
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A Precarious Balance
Burnout drove T. Sher Singh from the profession but he's not the only sole or small-firm lawyer cracking under stress
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departments
Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
Managing Partner BLG in the game to compete and win By Gail J. Cohen
Associates Fighting for Ecojustice By Bill Rogers
Law office Management Finding the right fi t By Kevin Marron
Tech Support Securing your BlackBerry By Gerry Blackwell
Careers opinions
Top Court Tales Picking the next justice, Canadian style By Philip Slayton
Back Page There are worse places than Pakistan By Ezra Levant
cover story
COVER: DEAN PALMER