octoBer 2012 • volume 36, iSSue 10 contentSFeatures 24 24 24 cover Photo courteSy oF Sandra leduc 32 34 legal reports
Intellectual Property 42 Shaky ground for creators The Supreme Court of Canada's pentalogy of copyright decisions make it clear Canada needs more liberal copyright laws. By Siobhan Mcclelland
judicious-parent test Recent rulings signal an increased reluctance to vary a will when a parent gives a legitimate explanation for deciding to disinherit a child. By Shannon Kari
Wills, Trusts, and Estates 46 Moving away from the
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high enough Sandra Leduc has travelled the world — practising law, climbing mountains, and having all kinds of adventures along the way. By Jeff Mackinnon
regionalism Canadian Lawyer's Top 10 firms from B.C., Alberta, and the territories are in a sweet spot right now. By Michael McKiernan
32 Embracing 24 Ain't no mountain
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Departments
6 Regional Wrap-Up A look at what's happening from coast to coast
18 Tech Support Law fi rms need document retention policies too By Jason Leung
20 Cross Examined Th e road less travelled By Jennifer Brown
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22 Law Office Management Litigation support software conundrum By Kevin Marron
Opinions
15 Banking on Corporate An empty voting feeling By Neill May
16 Legal Ethics Discipline disasters By Philip Slayton
50 Back Page Internal barriers bad for business By Jim Middlemiss
16 continuing a tradition of excellence
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