“We are to do what there is a deep psychological and emotional imperative to do. That’s our point of power, the source of our brilliance.” Marianne Williamson.
I recently read about free textbooks online at www.open.bccampuus.ca. As an author of a law textbook I got a bit worried. But here is my thinking about the future of my genre (non-fiction, informational and textbooks). You can find almost any information online now. Even more information will be available in the future. The “best”
Every lawyer needs this booklet: The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Legal Research published by Lexis/Nexis (September 2013). It is written by Maureen Fitzgerald and Susan Barker and is a complete checklist of all the steps you must take to conduct any legal research. I am not just saying this because I wrote it. The best part: I think it is
I am so proud to tell you that my book that I first wrote about 18 years ago is now out in its 6th edition! Legal Problem Solving: Reasoning, Research and Writing (Lexis/Nexis, 2013), is hot off the press. It is a textbook for a first year law course called “Legal Research and Writing.” I understand
I recently read about the increase in mother suicides. The article said that many women kill themselves and their children long after they are out of the hospital. Dr. Kirsten Patrick (in an editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal) said we should monitor this more closely. In my opinion, its easy to blame post partum depression, depression
“We all have the potential for greatness but it gets plowed out of us early.” Marianne Williamson.
Thanks to Andrew Frank who wrote a great article in the Vancouver Sun: “UBC’s non-apology for rape cheer sets poor example for students.” He says that although the student executive made a proper apology for the rape cheers on campus, neither the UBC business faculty nor the UBC administration did. As one familiar with how to make
Thanks to Linda Robertson, a Lawyer Coach who wrote a great article on how Australian Law Firms are embracing flex-time for lawyers. Right now very few Canadian law firms offer flex-time or part time work, suggesting its not profitable. In Australia almost 70% of law school graduates are female, so many firms had to adjust
This is critical reading for everyone. Its straight to the point and easy to understand. Send it to your boyfriends, sisters, husbands, daughters and sons. It is that important. And if you know any woman who tells you she is not a feminist and no longer thinks feminism is needed, print up the article and read it to her aloud then mail
“Love everyone. Trust few. Paddle your own canoe.” Anonymous.