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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

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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Early Years

From: Beverley McLachlin

 Discusses McLachlin’s early life and childhood in rural Alberta. An overview of her family, school and early influences. 15 $1.50 Add
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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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"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
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Defending the Guilty

From: Ethics and Criminal Law, 2/e

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 Analysis of counsel’s ethical duties to the client, to the administration of justice, and to the profession in the course of defending an accused known to be guilty. ; 56 $5.60 Add
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Edmonton to Vancouver

From: Beverley McLachlin

 An overview of McLachlin’s university studies and her early career in law. Takes you through her time at the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia. A brief overview … 24 $2.40 Add
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Framing the Issues

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

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 Overview of the issues arising from the interplay between technology and judging. 8 $0.80 Add