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Law Society hosts small firm conference and expo

Julius Melnitzer wrote 2 weeks ago: The Law Society of Upper Canada is again presenting its annual Solo and Small Firm Conference & … more →

Tags: Legal Post, solo small firm conference

Links to Useful Resources

Elizabeth wrote 3 weeks ago: Quick links to a range of important sites that paralegals need and use often — from courts to … more →

Tags: Education, Toolbox, Glossary, Reference Material, Links to Resources, Attorney General, Ontario Courts, Legal Links, FSCO

Protecting the Public: Unauthorized Practise

Elizabeth wrote 3 weeks ago: Contributor Patricia Gallagher shares her experience with an unlicensed service provider, and what s … more →

Tags: features, Practice Management Articles, Regulatory Affairs, Scope of Practice Issues, Tribunals, Paralegal Scope of Practice, Patricia Gallagher, unauthorized practice

The ethics of franchise law

Jennifer Dolman wrote 3 weeks ago: At the April 3 dinner meeting of the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section, the topic of eth … more →

Tags: entrepreneur, Franchise Focus, Arthur Wishart Act, conflict of interest, joint retainer, Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section, Rules of Professional Conduct, unrepresented franchisee

Convocation: Elected Paralegals Should be Benchers

Elizabeth wrote 3 weeks ago: Convocation Hall Convocation has approved a legislative change recommendation that would see all ele … more →

Tags: features, legislation, News, Regulatory Affairs, Benchers, Convocation, Paralegal Standing Committee

LSUC Welcomes New Licensees to Profession

Elizabeth wrote 4 weeks ago: New licensees chat with Sacha Ally of the PSO Newly licensed paralegals attended a reception held in … more →

Tags: Events, fun stuff, Benchers, Cathy Corsetti, LPA, Paralegal SCOPE Magazine, Paralegal Standing Committee, pso, Treasurer Thomas Conway

Law School Graduates Can't Get Articling Jobs? So What? 1 comment

Bob wrote 4 weeks ago: A big issue among Ontario lawyers these days is the paucity of articling jobs for law students looki … more →

Tags: Law, Rant, articling, bond university, Law School, LPP, LSUC, Ontario, Student

Ranting & Raving: Post Guidelines

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: It’s not all sweetness and light out there. Certainly, there is a need to hear about networkin … more →

Tags: Ranting & Raving, Ranting and raving, respect, Complaints and Compliments, Public Education, Professionalism, Fair Comment, Personal Views

Twitter's No Place For A Lawyer With An "Aggressive and Zealous Attitude"17 comments

Antonin I. Pribetic wrote 1 month ago: Image via returntomanhood.org Via the Toronto Star: A Toronto criminal lawyer’s Twitter account has … more →

Tags: Lawyer, Lawyers, legal ethics, Legal Marketing, Professional, Professionalism, Rules of Professional Conduct, Social Media, twitter

By virtue of office: Commissioner of Oaths Changes

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Starting this July 1, paralegals will no longer need to apply to be appointed Commissioners for Taki … more →

Tags: Continuing Professional Development, Education, Events, Podcasts, Regulatory Affairs, Commissioner for Taking Affidavits, CPD, Paralegals as Commissioners for Oaths

Law Society's CPD Schedule - 2013

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Find the calendar of Continuing Professional Development events for lawyers and paralegals at the CP … more →

Tags: Continuing Professional Development

Windsor lawyer faces disciplinary action

Sarah Sacheli wrote 1 month ago: A Windsor lawyer will go before a disciplinary hearing this week for “professional misconduct” alleg … more →

Tags: News, Windsor, The Courts, scott sullivan, Robert Roy Istl, Bob Istl

Immigration Scope of Practice Update

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Photo: Courtesy Andrea Sesum Contributor Andrea Sesum updates Paralegal SCOPE readers on proposed ch … more →

Tags: features, refugee immigration, Scope of Practice Issues, IRB, Paralegal Society of Ontario, Licensed Paralegals Association, Paralegal Scope of Practice, Immigration, CSIC

Elaine Page, Distinguished Paralegal

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Photo courtesy Elaine Page Paralegal, instructor and seasoned advocate, Elaine Page, says she is … more →

Tags: Announcements, Education, Practice Management, Regulatory Affairs, Awards, paralegal, PREP Network

* Updated * Writing in August? Consider a PREP course

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: PREP Network has announced a July course for students writing the licensing exam in August. The day- … more →

Tags: Announcements, Education, Events, Regulatory Affairs, Licensing Exam, paralegal, PREP Network

* Updated * Network, Vote, Learn - PSO Event May 4

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: The Paralegal Society of Ontario’s Conference and Continuing Professional Development is set f … more →

Tags: Announcements, Continuing Professional Development, Events, Practice Management, CPD, paralegal, Paralegal Society of Ontario

Kitchener-Waterloo Court Security Changes

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Kitchener paralegals are hoping that a new ID card issue is resolved soon. Law Society ID has not be … more →

Tags: Law & Order, Tips from the Pros, Ontario Courts, paralegal, Waterloo Regional Police, Court Security, kitchener waterloo

Withdrawn: Scope of Practice Motion May 8, 2013

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: A motion concerning scope of practice has been withdrawn. The Law Society’s Annual General Mee … more →

Tags: Events, Announcements, Regulatory Affairs, paralegal, Scope of Practice

When One Client Feels Like Too Many

Elizabeth wrote 1 month ago: Courtesy Sam Fentress Attracting clients is integral to operating a legal practice; successful pract … more →

Tags: features, Practice Management, Practice Management Articles, Business, Law, Marketing, paralegal


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