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Erin Durant lectures young lawyers about trials

Erin Durant presented at the 2023 edition of the Ontario Bar Association's "Your First Civil Trial" educational program. Erin has...

Resolve to have better governance in 2023

It has been a long year, but 2022 is finally nearing an end. As you sit back and think about your goals and resolutions for 2023, I...

Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry: A Hard Hitting Final Report

When the Ontario Government announced the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry in December 2021, few could have predicted the harsh...

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Burnout: 18 months later

As I inch towards the two year mark of the worst period of my life, I thought it useful to reflect on life after burnout or, perhaps more...

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Boards need to focus on good governance and not wait for a crisis

Recent scandals have highlighted the need for boards of directors to focus on good governance. Governance is the main role of a board....

Systemic Abuse in Women's Professional Soccer

On October 3, 2022, former Attorney General of the United States Sally Q. Yates report into the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was...

Choices

Do not worry about making the wrong choice. Our path in life and in our careers is not a straight line. Sometimes it takes you a while to...

Delay in Administrative Tribunals

There has been a lot of ink spilled about delays in the justice system. In criminal cases, delay can result in charges - including very...

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th CPD

September 30, 2022 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Durant Barristers will be observing that day by closing our offices...

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