Indigenous Peoples and the Law in Canada: Cases and Commentary, 2024 / First Peoples Law
KM208.I5A111C3512 2024
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Indigenous Peoples and the Law in Canada: Cases and Commentary, 2024 is written by experienced Aboriginal law practitioners at First Peoples Law. Shin Imai, Osgoode Hall Law School, is the founding author.
It features the Indian Act and selected regulations, accompanied by hundreds of annotations and section-by-section summaries of all significant court decisions interpreting or applying the legislation.
Along with all this, it incorporates annotations of case law under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 (division of powers), sections 2, 15 and 25 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (fundamental freedoms, equality rights, and Aboriginal rights and freedoms not affected by the Charter), and section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 (Aboriginal and Treaty rights) including essays on the top issues in Indigenous rights law.
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Agency and Partnership Law Primer, Sixth Edition / Cameron Harvey
KN25.H37 2024
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The Sixth Edition of Agency and Partnership Law Primer by Professors Cameron Harvey and Darcy MacPherson pulls together within a single, easy-to-use text, a complete selection of topics, cases, and statute references relevant to Canadian agency and partnership law, plus discussions of the most important cases.
This text contains:
- A comprehensive compendium of case law and statutes
- Discussion of both the case law and statutes, as well as the general principles applicable to agency and partnership relationships
- Detailed explanations of the different kinds of agency relationships
- Extracts from leading agency cases
- References to significant journal articles
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The Anxious Lawyer: An 8-Week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice Through Mindfulness and Meditation / Jeena Cho
KL90.C56 2016
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The Anxious Lawyer provides a straightforward 8-week introductory program on meditation and mindfulness, created by lawyers for lawyers. The program draws on examples from Cho and Gifford's professional and personal lives to create an accessible and enjoyable entry into practices that can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity, and enrich the quality of life
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The Law of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Organizations, 6th Edition / Donald J. Bourgeois
KN215.B68 2024
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Charitable and not-for-profit organizations play an important role in Canada's economy, and in the lives of millions of Canadians involved in community efforts. In working inside or alongside these organizations, it is of immense benefit to have a good understanding of the laws governing them.
The Law of Charitable and Not-for-Profit Organizations is the leading legal reference text on the subject, providing an overview of the laws governing charitable and not-for-profit organizations, offering comprehensive analysis and advice in areas such as:
- Legal structure
- Governance and stewardship
- Charity members and their relationship with the organization
- Revenue, including fundraising, gifts, gaming, etc.
- Legal compliance with various statutes and taxation
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AI and the Legal Profession: Transforming the Future of Law / Alex Davies
KN349.D38 2023
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AI and the Legal Profession: Transforming the Future of Law explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal industry and the transformative possibilities it offers. As AI technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, the book delves into how they are reshaping the practice of law, challenging traditional models, and unlocking new opportunities for legal professionals.
It explores how AI is revolutionizing legal decision-making and examines the ethical considerations and challenges surrounding the use of AI, such as biases in algorithms, privacy concerns, and the evolving role of human lawyers in an AI-driven world.
It explores how the use of generative AI will augment, enhance - and maybe even replace - the human in legal research and process, highlighting the efficiencies gained and the potential for enhanced accuracy and speed. The authors also take a deep-dive into the ethics of legal AI and how the profession stands to benefit - and change - from such a monumental shift.
Furthermore, the book looks ahead, envisioning the future possibilities of AI in law. It delves into emerging technologies like natural language processing and blockchain, and how they can further transform legal practice, client interactions, and access to justice.
Written by leading experts at the intersection of AI and law, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers, and equips readers with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape, embrace AI's potential, and harness its power to shape the future of law.
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