Articles 2024

We all know that mistakes are common. They are an inevitable part of the human existence. So why have I increasingly come to feel like mistakes are incompatible with the legal profession? In my opinion, this distorted perception of mistakes stems from the nature of legal work and the personalities of people within the profession. 

Ontario’s public health measures may have slowed down the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had a huge impact on people’s lives and their ability to make a living. Fortunately, the government tabled legislation in September, which introduced three new temporary Canada Recovery Benefits aimed at providing income support to the self-employed in the coming months and other workers, while promoting economic recovery.

Lawyers and other legal professionals have a strong tradition of giving back to their profession and the community through volunteerism, and that tradition does not need to be interrupted by the pandemic. There are still plenty of ways to get involved and give back, and in many cases, it is now easier than ever to volunteer.

Social conventions in Canada have evolved to the point where more and more couples are choosing to live together as common law partners. Yet in Ontario, there is a huge distinction between common law partners and married couples in terms of property rights and entitlements upon death. This article looks at some important issues that common law partners should consider sooner rather than later.

The recent social distancing initiatives and work from home policies have left us with a lot of time on our own. Why not use this excess introspective time to make small changes in the way you interact and communicate with others? In this article, Daniel Lo identifies the three types of people that make the greatest social impact and shares his perspectives on the benefits of working on your personal brand.