Legal Profession

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Advocates and Advocacy

The Best of The Advocates’ Journal, 2005–2018

 It’s been 13 years since The Advocates’ Society published Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: The Best of The Advocates’ Society Journal 1982–2004, recalling the classical lynchpins … 392 View

Beverley McLachlin

The Legacy of a Supreme Court Chief Justice

 As a judge, Beverley McLachlin has had an unequalled impact on Canadian life. She stands out for her unique ability to stand up for the values and beliefs that reflect the best of Canada and … ; 232 View

Canada’s Courts

A Social Scientists Ground-Breaking Account of the Canadian Judicial System

 A unique discussion of the judicial system in Canada, this is the first book on the court system to be written from a social science, rather than a legal, perspective. McCormick analyzes which … 234 View

Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

Law, Ethics, and Practice

 Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age examines the ramifications of technology for courts, judges, and the administration of justice. It sets out the issues raised by technology, and, … 209 View

Ethics and Criminal Law, 2/e

 Ethics and Criminal Law is a comprehensive survey of the ethical issues facing criminal lawyers. Topics covered include: defending a client known to be guilty; choosing and refusing clients; … ; 753 View

Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

The Shaping of a Bay Street Law Firm, Faskens 1863-1963

 In Lawyers, Families, and Businesses: The Shaping of a Bay Street Law Firm, Faskens 1863–1963, noted lawyer and historian, Ian Kyer, provides a superbly researched and fascinating study of … 337 View

Understanding Financial Statements

 It is important for lawyers who deal with commercial, corporate, family, estate, and even criminal practices to understand the rudimentary concepts of accounting and finance. Generally, legal … 317 View

Why Good Lawyers Matter

 Lawyers occupy a unique place in society. They are loved by some, distrusted or hated by others. More often than not, our perception of lawyers is shaped by the way the profession is portrayed in … ; ; 229 View
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Courts, Law and Society

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Foreword

The Lawyer: A Material Witness

From: Why Good Lawyers Matter

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 Introduction to articles regarding the public perception, social status, and advocacy role of lawyers. 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction

From: Understanding Financial Statements

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 Introduces many important concepts of accounting such as business cycles, finance, the regulators, as well as the three Cs of accounting, which are characterization, classification and communication. 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Ethics and Criminal Law, 2/e

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 Overview of sources of principles and standards to guide lawyers in conducting a morally sound practice of criminal law. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Introduction

From: Courts, Litigants, and the Digital Age 2/e

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 Guidance to judges, litigants and lawyers regarding practical, legal and ethical issues of privacy in the context of technological advances regarding access to digital information. 16 $1.60 Add
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Preface

From: Lawyers, Families, and Businesses

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 Explains what drew the author to this project. Acknowledgments are also made. 6 $0.60 Add
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The power of context

From: Advocates and Advocacy

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 Personal reflections on the legal profession. 7 $0.70 Add
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"Better . . . Or Worse?"

The Satisfactions and Frustrations of the Lawyer-Client Relationship

From: Why Good Lawyers Matter

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 Discussion of whether or not the lawyer-client relationship has improved in the past half century. 25 $2.50 Add