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David’s latest blog looks at how the British Columbia Supreme Court navigated the complexities of international guardianship in Re Binder (Patients Property Act) 2022 BCSC 990. 📖 Read the full blog for more details on this decision and its implications in international guardianship law. https://bit.ly/47Qy4VP #HullonEstates #ParensPatriae #GuardianshipLaw #LegalBlog

Top Wills & Estates Cases of 2023 As the year draws to a close, now is an apt time to reflect on how the law has evolved in 2023. Two hundred and fifty-eight wills and estates cases were reported on CanLII between January 1 and December 21, 2023, and of that number, 106 cases were determined in Ontario alone. In her latest blog, Suzana highlights eight cases that stand out in terms of how they shaped the law this year. https://bit.ly/3tLrSjc #HullonEstates #YearlyRecap #EstateLaw

There is a 16.5% decrease in the average number of new first-year associates at Am Law 100 firms this September compared with the average from the previous two years, according to the Thomson Reuters Institute’s latest Law Firm Financial Index. The index , which tracks key financial metrics across 177 large and midsize U.S.-based law firms, also showed that first-year class sizes were down an average 25% among the Am Law 200 firms, while midsize firms brought in 9% fewer first-year associates. Whether the hiring slow down will be enough to make 2023 a profitable year remains uncertain. Read more in The Daily Docket: https://reut.rs/3My63df Subscribe: https://reut.rs/3MvXmQH #legalnews #lawfirms #lawyers

Dear Employers / Employees: It is an essential part of the arbitration hearing that a cross-examiner must put as much of his or her case to a witness as concerns that witness. Therefore, cross-examination is not purely about asking questions, but also about putting your version to the witness, especially if you intend to argue later that the evidence of that witness should be rejected. A failure to cross-examine may, in general, imply the acceptance of the witness' testimony. Sisonke.

Employer-mandated arbitration can impact an employee’s ability to resolve disputes. Employees must understand their rights and the implications of arbitration clauses before signing. https://bit.ly/3ESmWJZ #carladaikensattorneyatlaw #employmentlaw #businesslaw

Wondering how to make your law firm or organisation more inclusive for ethnically diverse lawyers and aspiring lawyers applying to your firm? Saima Zaman Haroon shares one tip in this clip taken from our panel event where she explores things that worked in previous places of employment. We delve into more tips in this article where solicitors share their tips and advice for firms and organisations on how to attract more ethnically diverse lawyers and support them during employment 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esneXjMh #lawfirms #diversityinlaw #diversityandinclusion

Staying the Course: Strategic Consistency in Power of Attorney Litigation In Rai v. Rai, a family dispute over power of attorney teaches a valuable lesson in legal consistency. Changing strategies mid-litigation led to the dismissal of the case, underscoring the importance of sticking to a defined legal plan. 👉 Read Mark Lahn’s blog for insights on how to effectively navigate the complexities of court proceedings. https://bit.ly/48Vgd0b What strategies have you found effective in maintaining legal focus? #HullonEstates #EstateLaw #LegalStrategy

Working arrangements and office requirements remain a hot topic of conversation. Following the flurry of law firm hiring in 2021, and consequent salary hikes, there has been a demonstrable slow down in associate hiring this year. My colleague, Nathan Peart, sheds light on the fact that the current market is definitely "law firm-led" and hires are being made with a more considered approach. Law firms are keen to ensure resources are being used effectively prompting some to increase office presence required. #legalcareers #corporateculture #associate

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