Category Archives: Ethics and the Legal Profession
Lawyer Ethics in the Virtual Courtroom
By: Gideon Christian PDF Version: Lawyer Ethics in the Virtual Courtroom The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the way we live, work, and play. As will be examined below, it has altered the way lawyers conduct litigation. By mid-March 2020, the … Continue reading
Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do?
By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Coercive Control: What Should a Good Lawyer Do? Matter Commented On: Federation of Law Societies Model Code of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.3-3 I am currently conducting research to determine whether coercive control can be considered … Continue reading
Confusing Equality with Tyranny: Repealing the Statement of Principles
By: Joshua Sealy-Harrington PDF Version: Confusing Equality with Tyranny: Repealing the Statement of Principles Matter Commented on: Law Society of Ontario Statement of Principles Tomorrow, the Law Society of Ontario will vote on a motion to repeal the Statement of … Continue reading
Lawyer (In)competence and Family Violence
By: Deanne Sowter PDF Version: Lawyer (In)competence and Family Violence Legislation Commented On: Bill C-78, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make … Continue reading
The Purposes and Limits to a Client’s Right to A Review of Lawyer’s Accounts
By: Clayton Swan PDF Version: The Purposes and Limits to a Client’s Right to A Review of Lawyer’s Accounts Case Commented On: Eryn B Logie Family Law v West, 2017 ABQB 339 (Logie QB); West v Logie Family Law, 2018 … Continue reading
