by Bob Linney | Apr 24, 2018 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has raised concerns about the impact several federal government initiatives may have on solicitor-client privilege, and about vague directives for border services agents searching electronic devices used by legal counsel. In a... by Bob Linney | Feb 28, 2018 | Federation News
The Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lexum Informatique Juridique Inc. (Lexum), a Canadian company that specializes in technology solutions for the publication and management of legal information online. Lexum... by Bob Linney | Dec 15, 2017 | Federation News
After a comprehensive review, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada has announced revisions to the National Requirement that will go into effect January 1st, 2018. The National Requirement specifies the competencies and skills graduates must have attained and the... by Bob Linney | Dec 13, 2017 | Federation News
After a thorough review, the Common Law Program Approval Committee of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada has granted preliminary approval of a proposed new law program at Ryerson University. In approving the proposed program the Federation’s Canadian Common Law... by Bob Linney | Nov 20, 2017 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies of Canada is pleased to announce that Sheila MacPherson of Yellowknife has been elected President for 2017-2018. Sheila is a partner with the firm of Lawson Lundell LLP and is responsible for the management of their Yellowknife... by Bob Linney | Feb 2, 2017 | Federation News
The Federation of Law Societies has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Model Code of Professional Conduct, addressing issues related primarily to technological competence and the return to the practice of law by former judges. Prepared by the... 
