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Do Ontario Law Firms Have to Post Salary Ranges in Job Ads? New Pay Transparency Rules Explained
  Most lawyers have seen it before: a job posting that promises a “competitive salary” or says compensation is “commensurate with experience,” without offering any real numbers. Candidates are left guessing whether the role pays more, less, or roughly the same as their...
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How and When Lawyers Should Increase Their Rates
All businesses raise their rates when appropriate, and law firms are no exception. Employees typically receive annual raises, and most firms adjust their billing rates in line with inflation and market conditions, if not every year, then at least every few years. Yet many lawyers hesitate to increase...
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Closing the Year with Intention: Lessons on Efficiency and Delegation in Legal Practice
As the year winds down, many lawyers find themselves juggling two competing forces: the push to wrap up outstanding files and the pull to plan strategically for the year ahead. December often becomes a month of long hours, tight deadlines, and lingering to-do lists. Yet it’s also an ideal moment to pause,...
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From Urgent Help to Trusted Support: A Sole Practitioner’s Flex Legal Story
Ever wondered what it really looks like when a busy lawyer brings in freelance help? Some lawyers need a little extra support for a single task. Others discover that flexible freelance assistance can become an essential part of keeping their practice running smoothly. Here’s a “behind-the-scenes”...
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Networking Events for Lawyers: November 2025
Looking to up your networking game? Look no further. Check out our curated list of networking and social events for Canadian lawyers in October 2025.