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Most Influential The third annual list of the most influential lawyers in Canada has some returning faces and a number of new ones who have made their mark over the last year and a half. By Gail J. Cohen
24 The Top 25
from the West A Q&A with incoming CBA president Robert Brun. By Kendyl Sebesta
41 A familiar face 42 34 legal reports
Labour & Employment 47 Straddling the line The laws protecting obesity as a disability vary widely across the country despite a ruling from the Supreme Court. By Richard Foot
51 What's the holdup? Unified family courts have lots of support but full adoption has been slow. By Elizabeth Thompson
Family Law continuing a tradition of excellence 47
42 Helping or hindering? Judicial independence may be the cornerstone of our justice system, but it may also be hampering efforts to reform the courts. By Michael McKiernan
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Departments
6 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
18 Tech Support Th e limits of speech recognition technology By Jason Leung
20 Cross Examined Taking on Jack's legacy By Jennifer Brown
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22 Law Office Management Investing in the future By Kevin Marron
opinions
15 Banking on Corporate Limits of the law of common sense By Neill May
16 Legal Ethics A classic morality tale By Philip Slayton
54 Back Page Bringing value to the client By Jim Middlemiss
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