Here are your leading legal headlines for the week of August 15, 2016.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 15, 2016 at 7:07am PDT- Garry J. Wise, TorontoVisit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw…
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Here are your leading legal headlines for the week of August 15, 2016.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 15, 2016 at 7:07am PDT- Garry J. Wise, TorontoVisit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw…
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Here are the leading headlines from Wise Law on TwitterChevron wins court decision that blocks enforcement of US$8.6B Ecuador pollution judgment in U.S.Judge allows ‘look-see’ at computers seized in blogging defamation probeOntario’s Changing…
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Wise Law Blog: LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday August 12, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:09am PDTEveryone who applies in Ontario for a Certificate of Appointment…
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday August 12, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:09am PDTEveryone who applies in Ontario for a Certificate of Appointment…
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Death, taxes and change.Reputedly, these are among life’s inevitabilities. And while there is probably very little we can do about death and taxes, change is something we truly can manage.A central theme of many of my Practice Tips posts has been the…
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Death, taxes and change.
Reputedly, these are among life’s inevitabilities. And while there is probably very little we can do about death and taxes, change is something we truly can manage.
A central theme of many of my Practice Tips posts has been the importance of planning for law firms and other professional practices. By occasionally stepping back from the demands of our day-to-day dealings and deadlines, we can gain the benefit of a longer view, think about objectives, and develop strategies and routines to meet our short and longer term goals.
There will be many changes along the way, from the day we first hang a shingle, through to the maturity phase of our practices, and the ultimate decision that may come sooner – or later – than we think to wind down, transition to retirement, plan for succession or otherwise expand or contract our professional horizons.
Throughout our careers, there will probably be more than a few office addresses, important collaborators or partners, key clients, irreplaceable staff members, and memorable cases and projects There will also be revolutions in technology, drastic changes to the substantive law, regular shifts in the economy and continuing evolution of our marketplace and our regulatory environment.
Not to mention, a few curveballs.
Things don’t generally remain static in professional practice. Opportunities, setbacks and new challenges will virtually always come our way.
There will be lessons learned and pages turned, if you will.
It would be naive to believe all of these changes can be planned for. Some changes will be thrown upon us, unexpected, sudden and even unwelcome. That’s life, I suppose.
Nonetheless, much of this inevitable change can be managed and directed, if not wholly controlled. And our professional paths and our career successes may well be defined by how we navigate these changes.
Obviously, the future can’t be fully predicted or controlled, but with careful planning, a professional practice can definitely be guided in the right direction more often than not.
Begin by identifying objectives, challenges and issues. Get input from others. Be concrete about goals. Break objectives down into their components and target small, readily achievable milestones. Speak regularly with your partners, associates, staff, accountants, life partners, practice management experts and any other trusted sounding boards. Make lists, check them twice. Always leave space in your calendar to regularly assess where you are and work on your practice and professional goals.
The topics of discussion will likely change through the phases and life cycle of every practice, but once established, the habit and art of planning can be a major contributor to handling change and moving our career arcs forward.
Inevitably.
Wise Law Blog: LawFact of the Day: Civil Litigation
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 11, 2016. Today we are talking about Civil Litigation.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 11, 2016 at 6:18am PDTCivil lawsuits in Ontario’s Superior Court are commenced by i…
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Civil lawsuits in Ontario’s Superior Court are commenced by issuing a document known as a Statement of Claim. A Defendant who is served in Ontario must file a Statement of Defence within 20 days of service.
Wise Law Blog: LawFact of the Day: Family Law
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Wise Law Blog: LawFact of the Day: Family Law
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 10, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 10, 2016 at 6:11am PDTThe property rights of common law spouses upon separation are not go…
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday August 9, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 9, 2016 at 6:19am PDTDid you know that your Employer has a duty to accommodate your disab…
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday August 9, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 9, 2016 at 6:19am PDTDid you know that your Employer has a duty to accommodate your disab…
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Here are the leading headlines from Wise Law on TwitterFighting the tax man: What to do if the CRA has ordered you to pay $50,000 in back taxesLawyers for alleged church-shooter Dylann Roof argue death penalty is unconstitutionalA quick look at th…
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Wise Law Blog: LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Friday August 5, 2016. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 5, 2016 at 6:45am PDTWhat happens to my property if I dies without a Will?Under the Ont…
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 4, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 4, 2016 at 5:55am PDTThe Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) assist Ontario Courts in…
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 3, 2016. Today we are talking about Employment Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 3, 2016 at 6:13am PDTIn 2015, an Ontario Court awarded 27 months’ of pay in lieu of r…
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Here are the leading headlines from Wise Law on Twitter‘Art of the Deal’ author gets letter from Trump lawyer after giving negative interviewsLegal Aid lawyers push to unionize – Law TimesBlack lawyer alleges LSUC security guard discriminated …
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