Keeping Your Options Closed
I was born and raised in Montreal. I started my legal education at the Faculty of Law at McGill in 1975. My plan was to… Read More »Keeping Your Options Closed
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All About the Lead Dog
Many years ago, the managing partner of my firm, who I will call Sid because that was his name, had on his desk a replica… Read More »All About the Lead Dog
A Business Lawyer’s Take on Criminal Lawyers
I practiced business law for 40 years. I never knew much about criminal law. In fact, I knew so little about the subject that I… Read More »A Business Lawyer’s Take on Criminal Lawyers
Translations From Lawyer Talk: Part Three
Due to popular demand (I have now asked myself to do this ten times) and as a continued public service, I am providing some more… Read More »Translations From Lawyer Talk: Part Three
How To Raise a Baby Lawyer
Those who know me would not be surprised to learn that I think that I was a brilliant supervising lawyer and mentor. Not necessarily because… Read More »How To Raise a Baby Lawyer
People I met Practicing Law Episode Five: The Good Lawyer
I was once hired by a dentist to help him disassociate from his partner. I will refer to my client as the “Good Dentist” and… Read More »People I met Practicing Law Episode Five: The Good Lawyer
Truth In Advertising
I expect that “honest” would not be the first word that comes to mind as a general description of the business culture in Canada, or… Read More »Truth In Advertising
Things are Better When Someone Else Pays
Years ago, a young person I know was quite proud to show me his first credit card. I was underwhelmed and said: “Big deal. Anyone… Read More »Things are Better When Someone Else Pays
Always Failing at Something
When I practiced law, I was fairly good at doing the many things that a lawyer has to do in order to deliver great client… Read More »Always Failing at Something
Law Firm Compensation Systems: Getting What You Pay For
I was once hired at a firm to replace a much more senior corporate lawyer who I will call Carl. One of a number of… Read More »Law Firm Compensation Systems: Getting What You Pay For