Monetizing Music File-Sharing: Reconciling Consumer Behaviour with a Willingness to Pay 20 août 2013 Andreas Kalogiannidesi The S.A.C. Model proposes that private individuals who engage in non-commercial music file-sharing would be licensed to do so through the payment of a monthly licence fee, appearing as a line-item on the individual’s Internet service provider (the “ISP”) bill.
LinkedIn: Is Employer Oversight Appropriate? 20 août 2013 Ryan D. Campbell The figures are astounding: as of January 1, 2013, LinkedIn announced that it had amassed 200 million users worldwide, with 7 million of those users living in Canada.
How to Take A Successful Leave Of Absence 20 août 2013 Jonathan Richardson Figuring out how to, and when to take a leave of absence are tricky subjects many young lawyers face. To address these concerns, the OBA Young Lawyers Division – East put on an event called: “Taking a Step Back in the Right Direction.”
Curiae Canadenses: An Epic Poem for the Canadian Legal Profession 19 août 2013 Jeffrey M. Minicucci Curiae Canadenses is an unusual and remarkable poem published in 1843 by the English barrister John Rumsey, writing under the pseudonym Plinius Secundus.
Considerations for Litigation Counsel Responding to Requests for Personal Information 19 août 2013 Kim Dullet The interplay between obligations pursuant to privacy legislation and the requirements of the civil litigation process must be managed carefully.
Advising franchisor clients: The do’s and don’ts of franchise disclosure 19 août 2013 Christine Jackson Franchise law has undergone important developments in the past decade which affect the way lawyers must approach the task of advising franchisor clients on the grant of a franchise.
Tales and Words of Wisdom for Lawyers 01 mars 2013 Jeffrey M. Minicucci A selection of entertaining and memorable tales and quotes from the legal profession.
OBA YLD East Hosts CPD Session on Getting Involved in Boards of Directors of Non-profit Organizations 01 mars 2013 Jenna Wates On Wednesday, January 23, 2013, the OBA YLD East hosted a breakfast sizzler entitled “So You’ve Decided to Join a Volunteer Board of Directors”.
Discharge of Student Loan Debt on Bankruptcy 01 mars 2013 Andrew Ferguson Upon discharge from bankruptcy or after successfully completing obligations under a proposal, most of one’s pre-bankruptcy debts are released.