CBA news, events, articles and other resources. http://www.cba.org/cba http://www.cba.org/cba/images/icons/cbaorg.gif http://www.cba.org noCBA news, events, articles and other resources.This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Want the physical perks of a large law firm, with the freedom and independence of a sole practitioner? Sharing office space and facilities with other like-minded lawyers just might be the answer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/-iA8_tSyl7I/sharedspace.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/PracticeLink/solosmall_finances/sharedspace.aspx The CBA commends the federal government for introducing Bill C-56, Fairness for the Self-Employed Act, that would extend Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits, including maternity and parental leave benefits to the self-employed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/350EQmI0rWA/2009-11-05-EI.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/news/2009_Releases/2009-11-05-EI.aspx As big-firm job opportunities start to dry up, Canada’s smaller communities are crying out for young lawyers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/kjXGYONXpX4/ http://www.cba.org/CBA/National/Main/ Certain high-profile trials have proven the value of technology usage in courtrooms. Yet most trials in Canada still do without even common technologies, like video conferencing, document management systems and document displays. And this absence spawns dissatisfaction. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/2NaWhwRfgeA/courts.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/PracticeLink/solosmall_technology/courts.aspx In recent years, a whole mini-industry has sprung up to assist lawyers seeking non-traditional jobs. Legal career coaches, niche job posting websites, courses, specialized recruiters and several textbooks are all available to help you find a rewarding alternative career. Read on for tips on how to find the right fit for your legal training. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/XOGizUp7Q5k/alternatives.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/PracticeLink/careerbuilders_advancement/alternatives.aspx The CBA’s Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee presents a new report interpreting the CBA’s Code of Professional Conduct in the context of new media. The report covers everything from e-mail tag lines to blog etiquette to web-based lawyer referral services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/29IR-4rmmX4/ethicsguidelines-eng.pdf noThe CBA’s Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee presents a new report interpreting the CBA’s Code of Professional Conduct in the context of new media. The report covers everything from e-mail tag lines to blog etiquette to web-based lawyer refeThe CBA’s Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee presents a new report interpreting the CBA’s Code of Professional Conduct in the context of new media. The report covers everything from e-mail tag lines to blog etiquette to web-based lawyer referral services.http://www.cba.org/CBA/activities/pdf/ethicsguidelines-eng.pdf The CBA says the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code in Bill C-25 will have an adverse impact on the fair and effective administration of criminal justice across Canada. It will limit judges’ discretion in awarding credit for time spent in custody prior to sentencing, while adding financial pressures to the system. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/5sbWCZ8CxJo/2009-09-16-Pretrial-C25.aspx http://www.cba.org/CBA/News/2009_Releases/2009-09-16-Pretrial-C25.aspx The financial health of your law firm ultimately depends on how well you manage cash flow. From budgets to billings, there are ways to keep your firm in the black even in these tough times. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/xGtI4KOR4o8/happy_cashflow.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/practicelink/solosmall_finances/happy_cashflow.aspx Check out our special edition for Canada's 10,000 law students! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/R0yG72BqS-0/ http://www.cba.org/cba/practicelink/careerbuilders_students/ Assurances about clemency for Canadian citizens facing the death penalty, the dispute resolution process for Aboriginal students, and the Irish model for self-administered courts highlighted the CBA’s 2009 Canadian Legal Conference in Dublin, Ireland. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/iwYlqoZ44Ic/roundup.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/dublin2009/main/roundup.aspx From Facebook to Twitter, technology has given lawyers more marketing tools than ever. But while blogs and tweets can position you as a forward-thinking lawyer, be sure to focus your efforts wisely on your business development goals. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/Zeurm5DdN7M/internet_marketing.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/PracticeLink/solosmall_marketing/internet_marketing.aspx In this second YL-CBA podcast, past winners of the YL-CBA Pro Bono Award share their thoughts and advice on pro bono. They tackle the tough issues such as how to balance pro bono with billable obligations and how to get support from firms. Throughout the podcast, you will learn why these individuals believe so strongly in pro bono, and pick up practical tips that will help make your pro bono experience even more rewarding. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/mx9epQgkzTo/podcasts.aspx http://www.cba.org/CBA/YoungLawyers/Main/podcasts.aspx The legal profession is feeling the effects of the economic downturn, but there are steps you can take to lessen the impact. From renegotiating what you pay for office supplies to reevaluating compensation, here are our top tips for survival. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cba/~3/1hYZF55n08w/recession.aspx http://www.cba.org/cba/PracticeLink/podcasts/recession.aspx en-usnonadult