mARch 2012 • vOLumE 36, ISSuE 3 cONTENTSFeatures 
26 New tricks For a variety of reasons, seasoned lawyers are leaving big firms to strike out on their own or in a more niche practice. 
26 cOvER: pIERRE chARbONNEAu 32 Eyes to the soul 
of justice The argument over whether cameras should be allowed in the courtroom has been going on for years, but the Vancouver riot cases have again highlighted the debate. 
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Departments 
6 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast 
18 Cross Examined Of bees and the land 
20 Real Estate Assessing the merits of injurious aff ection 
23 Tech Support Search like a star and get the best results from your databases. 
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32 Legal reports 
Family Law 37 Listening to children's voices Some judges are starting to interview and meet directly with children in family law cases but the practice remains quite controversial. 
M&A 
42 Mutually beneficial Public sector deals offer investor stability while bringing private sector management skills to the table. 
Opinions 
15 Banking on Corporate Out fi duciary outs 
16 Top Court Tales Pulling the rug out 
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46 Back Page Jury vetting takes centre stage at SCC 
16 continuing a tradition of excellence 
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