Professor Andrew Botterell steps into the role of acting dean at Western Law. A former Supreme Court clerk and respected academic, he's poised to lead the faculty into a new era. "I feel up to the task of taking on more active leadership," Botterell says. "

In a recent feature release, uLawPractice has expanded its support for integration with Google Drive. Whether you're generating invoices, settlement statements, or virtual verification, you can effortlessly organize all documents right inside uLaw under the matter screen. Users now have the option to upload documents into Google Drive

The court refused to open another can of tuna on the matter. In a significant decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit that alleged a price-fixing conspiracy in the Canadian market for canned tuna. The lawsuit claimed that 11 companies, including major

As the long summer days draw to a close and the excitement of a new academic year takes hold, students across Ontario are preparing to return to the classroom. For many, the start of the school year is a time of renewal—reconnecting with peers, diving into new courses, and

The legal community in Ontario was abuzz in late July with news from Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, who announced a series of significant judicial appointments in the province. Minister Virani expressed confidence in the newly appointed judges, stating, “I wish Justices Pomerance, Tzimas, Flaherty,

Usage of AI chatbots to churn out content is exploding across the internet and is tearing its way through schools, news organizations, and it is also landing into the lap of lawyers who may be tasked with actually reading a bunch of it to do their jobs. Even search engines

uLawPractice is proud to be a winner of the Top Performer award from SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website. July 22 2024 - uLawPractice, today announced that it has been awarded a Summer 2024 Top Performer Award by SourceForge, the world’s largest software and services

A mysterious Cayman Islands trading platform is under fire in British Columbia after a recent decision by that province's Securities Commission indicates the platform was in violation of the law. Enter LiquiTrade's "LATOKEN" LiquiTrade was found to have been operating a trading platform that

The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has fascinated humanity since the term was coined at Dartmouth College in 1956. Today, AI permeates various fields, including the practice of law. In a June 2024 episode of LawCast BC, hosted by Vinnie Yuen, esteemed legal professionals Jon Festinger, KC, and Robert Diab

Lawyers often face long hours, intense stress, and heavy workloads, especially if they manage their own firms. Despite these challenges, taking vacations can greatly enhance their mental health and reduce stress levels. The key question is: How can lawyers plan a stress-free vacation while ensuring their clients are well cared

At the end of June during convocation 2024, the Law Society of Ontario issued a handful of several distinguished individuals with a Doctor of Laws degrees. These LLD degrees are special 'honoris causa' awarded for recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of law, or associated feats related

The Law Society of Ontario has elected longtime bencher Peter C. Wardle to serve as treasurer for 2024-25. Wardle is no stranger to the Law Society of Ontario. He served as bencher from 2011-2019 and he was re-elected in 2023. Within the organization he's held various roles such

Happy Canada Day! At uLaw, we take immense pride in being the only Canadian-owned and operated legal accounting and practice management solution. Our deep-rooted understanding of Canadian law and the unique needs of our legal professionals sets us apart, allowing us to tailor our services to ensure compliance, efficiency, and

The Canadian government is no stranger to regulating tech companies, but some are pointing out that AI chatbots escape regulation despite models being trained on Canadian news content. When questioned about this potential discrepancy, the government in recent times appears to have sidestepped the issue of whether AI companies should

Criminal Record Checks are very useful and efficient ways to enhance the compliance profile of your law firm. Canadian law firms have many obligations when it comes to how they interact with clients. Criminal Record Checks build compliance and are also a very good way to ensure your firm isn&

One of uLawPractice's most recent upgrades has been to include a virtual verification suite which allows users to handle the client verification process digitally. Directly from uLaw, users can initiate the following verification components: * Facial Accreditation * Driver License Verification * SIN Validation * Knowledge Base Verification * Criminal Record Checks (Basic

Indeed when it comes to computers in general, repurposing previously inputted data is simply a cornerstone to how programs operate. This is very helpful when combined with software assistance for the client intake process for Canadian law firms. When capturing personal information about the particular details of a client for

Ontario has rolled out new legislation to better protect homeowners and new homebuyers. If it passes, the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, will ban the registration of Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) for consumer goods on the Land Registry and nullify any existing NOSIs for these goods. Originally meant to safeguard

The Equity and Indigenous Affairs Committee (EIAC) of the Law Society is seeking approval to allocate $250,000 from the 2024 contingency fund for research grants. These grants aim to support research projects focused on equity within the legal community, with results to be presented at an equity summit in

Members of Ontario's legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 22, 2024. Below are the 2024 recipients of these prestigious awards: William J. Simpson Distinguished Paralegal Award: Charlene Nero Throughout the

While the summer break might be in full swing for law students at universities across Canada, the same can not be said for Paralegal colleges; or at least in Ontario. The vast majority of paralegal colleges have many students enrolled in summer programs. These students vary widely in terms of

In the practice of law in Canada, understanding the intricacies of legal accounting is crucial, yet it often receives less attention compared to other aspects of legal training. At uLawPractice, our team has worked with hundreds of lawyers since 2011 to incorporate important features to make their accounting and bookkeeping