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ArticleWhat Surprised Me The Most As A Summer Student At LernersI, like many law students, entered law school with little (no) idea of where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do with my legal career. The one thing I was confident about was that I was not interested in working in a larger law firm.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
VideoTop 5 Civil Appeals From The Court Of Appeal (May 2013) – Video CompanionA summary of Lerners' Top 5 Ontario civil appeals decisions from April, 2013.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
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ArticleCurrent Trends In The Risk Of Self-Incrimination In Cross-Border DisputesCases such as Treat Canada Ltd. v. Leonidas, and Catalyst Fund General Partner I Inc. v. Hollinger Inc. show Canadian courts tend to avoid addressing the risk of self-incrimination in cross-border disputes head on in favour of crafting safeguards to protect the right.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
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ArticleThe Power Of Mentorship At Lerners: Celebrating National Mentoring MonthThis National Mentoring Month, we're proud to shine a light on the articling students who show up every day with curiosity, courage, and an authentic commitment to learning...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleIs A Deal A Deal?So you’ve found your dream neighbourhood. Close to parks and schools. Near your children’s friends. Safe. Close to work. You find the perfect house for you and your family in your dream neighbourhood and it is for sale. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleWhat is Cyber Liability?It is predicted that in 2020, the number of devices connected to the internet will reach 30 billion, up from an estimated 13 billion in 2015.CanadaPrivacyLerners LLP
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ArticleFull Indemnity Costs A Powerful Deterrent in Ontario's Anti-SLAPP RegimeSecond, it encourages the bar to take on the defence of such actions even if the defendant will not likely be able to pay for them.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
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ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Letters Rogatory in OntarioLetters Rogatory are known as Letters of Request in Ontario. U.S. litigants can use a Letter Rogatory to obtain evidence and testimony from witnesses within the jurisdiction of Ontario courts. CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawLerners LLP
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