Small Tip: Computing time in statutes and regulations April 02, 2020 Shawn Erker A short summary of advice for computing timelines in statutes and regulations.
Communicating like it's 1876: The continuing importance of telephone skills for lawyers April 02, 2020 Shawn Erker with content contributions from Deborah Glatter and Sandra Forbes Helpful advice for improving telephone communication skills - including five times it's best to pick up the phone, and six common bad telephone habits (and how to fix them).
Small Tip: Using Typefaces to Write More Persuasively October 29, 2019 Shawn Erker Why your choice of typeface may be affecting the efficacy of your legal writing.
Paying Attention to the Fraud Behind the Curtain: Don't Get Fooled by Spoofed Email Addresses October 29, 2019 Shawn Erker A true story of how one Ontario firm almost became the victim of spear phishing cyber-fraud, and six tips on how lawyers can protect themselves from such online fraudsters.
It Takes a Village to Build a Lawyer: The Importance of Mentors in a Legal Career October 28, 2019 Shawn Erker Some practical advice for any lawyers looking to improve their practice on obtaining and utilizing mentors and mentor-type figures throughout their legal career.
9 Simple Tech Tips to Get Started June 03, 2019 Cheryl Grossman, Entertainment Lawyer A lawyer shares her technology practice tips.
Key Canadian Cases involving ATE insurance May 22, 2019 Nick Robson, VP/General Counsel of The Judge Nick Robson continues his series of posts about ATE insurance.
After-The-Event (ATE) Insurance: What is it? May 08, 2019 Nick Robson, VP/General Counsel of The Judge A brief intro into this novel litigation insurance coverage by an industry representative.
Eight Considerations When Starting a Law Firm in Ontario April 26, 2019 Aaron Grinhaus, LL.B., J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Grinhaus Law Firm An experienced lawyer who operates his own firm shares his tips for starting a law firm.
10 Tips to Support Bilingualism in the Workplace April 26, 2019 Kayla Cardinal Lafrance If you genuinely wish to implement bilingualism in your office, these tips will help to go beyond tokenism.