CBA President Praises Transparency, Urges Non-Partisanship in Supreme Court Nominations
Whenever there is a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada, legal, media and political circles start buzzing with speculation about the next appointment to the country’s highest bench. In this respect the replacement of retiring Justice Michel Bastarache has proven no different. What is evolving, however, is the selection process...
CBA Canadian Legal Conference and Expo 2008: Québec City, August 17 - 19
During 2008, Québec City is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 400th anniversary, and the 2008 CBA Canadian Legal Conference takes place in the heart of the festivities.
National Magazine: E-discovery – Litigation's Newest Tech Challenge
Electronic discovery threatens to swamp an already dangerous overloaded court system. But thanks to the Sedona Canada Working Group, help is finally on the way.
CBA PracticeLink – Outsourcing is "In" ... But Be Sure to Demonstrate Value
Outsourcing is a fundamental business strategy that allows individuals and organizations to focus on what they are best at, without diluting those capabilities by pursuing other, less productive areas. Outsourcing can benefit all sides in the legal service equation, but the key is to understand the value and convey it to the client.
Online CLE – The New Lawyer: Moving from Warrior to Conflict Resolver, June 3
Disillusionment with the traditional warrior mentality has motivated some lawyers to develop new ways of practicing law that reflect a desire—both philosophic and pragmatic—to bring peace and resolution rather than fight protracted court battles. But can you really make the leap from conflict warrior to resolver?
CBA Awards Recognize Exceptional Achievements Related to the Law
CBA awards recognize contributions in areas such as human rights, equality, journalism and more, and are presented at the 2008 CBA Canadian Legal Conference in Québec City, August 17 - 19. Several deadlines are fast approaching!
CBA Assists Nepal Bar Association with Constitutional Recommendations
In a publication released March 20, with the assistance of the CBA and other Canadian and international experts, the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) made 99 recommendations that will contribute to the development of the new constitution of Nepal.
Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency, the CBA’s work in this area is the culmination of 15 months of cooperation with the NBA as part of Engaging Civil Society in Democratic Development— a project intended to support Nepal in its movement towards democracy.
