JUly 2012 • volUme 36, issUe 7 contentsFeatures 26 cover: carl wiens
26 The new subclass? With the unstable economic environment, many law firms are turning to two-tier partnership structures and even the de-equitization of partners in some cases. By Michael McKiernan
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Compensation Survey Canadian Lawyer's 2012 Compensation Survey shows salaries are a bit lower, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel for job seekers. By Heather Gardiner
34 The 2012 33 legal reports
stifle innovation? The 'more is better' approach may do more harm than good for creators and business. By Judy van Rhijn
Intellectual Property 38 Do strong IP laws
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42 Exploring the limits of privilege Going beyond the boundaries of traditional lawyer-client relationships. By Jennifer Brown
Litigation
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Departments 6 Letters to the editor
6 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
18 Tech Support What is a 'custodian interview' and why should I do one? By Dera J. Nevin
20 Cross Examined Th e ideas in her head By Kathryn Leger
23 Real Estate A new era of real estate practice? By Kevin Marron
opinions
15 Banking on Corporate Environmental law runs afoul By Neill May
16 Top Court Tales Simply double judges' salaries By Philip Slayton
46 Back Page Getting radical with dispute resolution By Jim Middlemiss
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16 continuing a tradition of excellence
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