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High-Stakes Work Isn’t Transactional

High-stakes work doesn’t follow a clean process. Requirements shift, context changes, and what’s important isn’t always visible upfront. What begins as a straightforward request can quickly become something more complex. A legal contract revision expands after new stakeholders weigh in. A regulatory filing changes as new requirements emerge.

Canada Law Performance

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Can A Lawyer Blame AI? Inside Mazaheri v Law Society Of Ontario (Podcast)

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dissect Mazaheri v Law Society of Ontario, 2026 ONLSTH 112, the first case in which "hallucinated" AI-generated authorities were placed before the Law Society Tribunal.

Canada Law Performance

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

In The Chair With Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses his unconventional leadership approach centered on vulnerability and psychological safety. From his 2019 award acceptance speech addressing mental health challenges in the legal profession to building an 80-person global team, Davis shares how embracing uncertainty and authentic self-expression has shaped both his 22-year career trajectory and his philosophy on managing complex risks in today's rapidly changin

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Réglementation Professionnelle Et Mesures Disciplinaires : Nouveaux Outils, Nouveaux Défis, Nouvelles Normes

Les 14 et 15 avril prochains, notre collègue Tina Hobday, associée, participera à la conférence virtuelle Professional Regulation and Discipline: New Tools, New Challenges, New Standards, organisée par le College of Health and Care Professionals de la Colombie-Britannique.

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Marking The Conclusion Of Another Successful Torys–Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Why More General Counsel Are Sending Lawyers To The Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

De Fasken À Fondateur : Simar Anand

Canada Law Performance

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Fasken (French)

Marie Henein: "Be Fearless" — A Capacity Crowd Gathers To Discuss The Rule Of Law

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

10 Reasons Canada's Senior In-house Lawyers Are Heading To Toronto Island On June 5

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

The Gap At The Executive Table: Why In-house Lawyers Are Seeking Credentials Beyond The Law Degree

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

When The Numbers Point To Something Bigger

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Alumni Newsletter - Spring 2026

Canada Law Performance

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

How Does IRB Work For Me?

Canada Law Performance

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Lerners LLP

WeirFoulds Welcomes Associate Stephen Corrington To The Firm

Canada Law Performance

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WeirFoulds LLP

Canadian Tax Treatment Of Prediction Market Gains And Losses: Polymarket, Kalshi, Event Contracts, And Other Predictive Markets

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

‘Deemed Disposition’ Of All Your Assets At Death: Tax Planning For Canadian Business Owners With High-Net-Worth Estates

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Playing Offside: Ambush Marketing Risks Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026

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Marks & Clerk

Why Tax Lawyers Have A Secret Weapon Against The CRA & Accountants Don’t: Solicitor-Client Privilege And The Limits Of CRA Audit Powers In Minister Of National Revenue v. KPMG Canada LLP

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Crypto Tax Lawyer's Guide To DeFi, Yield Farming, & Liquidity In 2026

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Workflow and Workload Management

High-Stakes Work Isn’t Transactional

High-stakes work doesn’t follow a clean process. Requirements shift, context changes, and what’s important isn’t always visible upfront. What begins as a straightforward request can quickly become something more complex. A legal contract revision expands after new stakeholders weigh in. A regulatory filing changes as new requirements emerge.

Canada Law Performance

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When The Numbers Point To Something Bigger

More than half of Canadian in-house lawyers reported increased work-related stress and anxiety in 2026. Volume of work has been the single greatest challenge at every job level for the third consecutive year. Government relations responsibilities are rising. Trust in institutions is not.

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

How Does IRB Work For Me?

I'm Jennifer Amimer, an injury lawyer at Learners. Here's what you should know about how income replacement benefits work.

Canada Law Performance

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Lerners LLP

Why Today's In-House Leaders Need Executive-Level Business Training

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

From Upload To Delivery: 5 Steps Every Secure Legal Translation Workflow Must Protect

Canada Law Performance

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Why Career Planning Can't Be An Afterthought For In-House Counsel

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

The Articling Student's Guide To Not Drowning In Emails

Canada Law Performance

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Lerners LLP

Finding Your People: Sources Of Support For Articling Students

Canada Law Performance

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Lerners LLP

How Law Firms Can Reclaim Billable Hours With A.I.-Powered Legal Translation [WITH FREE CHECKLIST]

Canada Law Performance

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Performance

Can A Lawyer Blame AI? Inside Mazaheri v Law Society Of Ontario (Podcast)

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dissect Mazaheri v Law Society of Ontario, 2026 ONLSTH 112, the first case in which "hallucinated" AI-generated authorities were placed before the Law Society Tribunal.

Canada Law Performance

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

In The Chair With Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses his unconventional leadership approach centered on vulnerability and psychological safety. From his 2019 award acceptance speech addressing mental health challenges in the legal profession to building an 80-person global team, Davis shares how embracing uncertainty and authentic self-expression has shaped both his 22-year career trajectory and his philosophy on managing complex risks in today's rapidly changin

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Réglementation Professionnelle Et Mesures Disciplinaires : Nouveaux Outils, Nouveaux Défis, Nouvelles Normes

Les 14 et 15 avril prochains, notre collègue Tina Hobday, associée, participera à la conférence virtuelle Professional Regulation and Discipline: New Tools, New Challenges, New Standards, organisée par le College of Health and Care Professionals de la Colombie-Britannique.

Canada Law Performance

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Marking The Conclusion Of Another Successful Torys–Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Why More General Counsel Are Sending Lawyers To The Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

TC

CBA In-House Lawyers

De Fasken À Fondateur : Simar Anand

Canada Law Performance

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Fasken (French)

Marie Henein: "Be Fearless" — A Capacity Crowd Gathers To Discuss The Rule Of Law

Canada Law Performance

TC

CBA In-House Lawyers

The Gap At The Executive Table: Why In-house Lawyers Are Seeking Credentials Beyond The Law Degree

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

10 Reasons Canada's Senior In-house Lawyers Are Heading To Toronto Island On June 5

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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External Counsel Management

Five Times Litigation Finance Can Change The Conversation With Your Client

Litigation finance can be a strategic tool throughout the lifecycle of a case, not just a last resort. Understanding when to introduce funding to clients—from initial budgeting through unexpected delays...

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Omni Bridgeway

Overview Of The Threat Horizon: 2026 Data Breach Insights – Part 1

Data breaches in Canada are becoming increasingly costly and sophisticated, driven by AI-powered attacks, ransomware evolution, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Telesat Completes $2.54B Funding For Lightspeed Satellite Constellation With Government Support

Telesat Lightspeed is expected to improve high-speed Internet across Canada, support thousands of jobs, grow the economy, and position Canada as a leader in space technology.

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Télésat Obtient Un Financement De 2,54 G$ Et Le Soutien Du Gouvernement Dans Le Cadre De Son Projet De Développement De La Constellation De Satellites Lightspeed

Canada Law Performance

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Waabi Raises US$200 Million To Launch Fully Driverless Trucks

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Rio2 Closes $23 Million Offering

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Gowling WLG

How Blakes Transformed Document Review To Streamline Due Diligence In Mining Deals

Canada Law Performance

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

FASHIONPHILE Completes Acquisition Of Two Authenticators Inc.

Worldwide Law Performance

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Secrets To Success For Advisors Starting Out

Canada Law Performance

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Babin Bessner Spry LLP

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Management

High-Stakes Work Isn’t Transactional

High-stakes work doesn’t follow a clean process. Requirements shift, context changes, and what’s important isn’t always visible upfront. What begins as a straightforward request can quickly become something more complex. A legal contract revision expands after new stakeholders weigh in. A regulatory filing changes as new requirements emerge.

Canada Law Performance

Apertera

Can A Lawyer Blame AI? Inside Mazaheri v Law Society Of Ontario (Podcast)

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dissect Mazaheri v Law Society of Ontario, 2026 ONLSTH 112, the first case in which "hallucinated" AI-generated authorities were placed before the Law Society Tribunal.

Canada Law Performance

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

In The Chair With Jeff Davis

Jeff Davis, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, discusses his unconventional leadership approach centered on vulnerability and psychological safety. From his 2019 award acceptance speech addressing mental health challenges in the legal profession to building an 80-person global team, Davis shares how embracing uncertainty and authentic self-expression has shaped both his 22-year career trajectory and his philosophy on managing complex risks in today's rapidly changin

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Réglementation Professionnelle Et Mesures Disciplinaires : Nouveaux Outils, Nouveaux Défis, Nouvelles Normes

Canada Law Performance

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Marking The Conclusion Of Another Successful Torys–Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

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Torys LLP

Why More General Counsel Are Sending Lawyers To The Rotman Business Leadership Program

Canada Law Performance

TC

CBA In-House Lawyers

De Fasken À Fondateur : Simar Anand

Canada Law Performance

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Fasken (French)

Marie Henein: "Be Fearless" — A Capacity Crowd Gathers To Discuss The Rule Of Law

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

The Gap At The Executive Table: Why In-house Lawyers Are Seeking Credentials Beyond The Law Degree

Canada Law Performance

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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How Does IRB Work For Me?

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Lerners LLP

Breaking Barriers In Translation Services: A Look Back At 2024 (Video)

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Fasken Talks Season 4 - Being A Woman In A Major Firm

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Fasken

Holiday Greetings From Gluckstein Lawyers, One Note At A Time (Video)

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Gluckstein Lawyers

How Do You Tailor Your Approach To Each Client's Unique Needs? (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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