New Books – Spring 2023

Here’s a selection of new and noteworthy additions to our print collection: 

The Law of Affidavits by Shields 
KF 450 .O2 S54 2023 / Practice Collection, 2^nd Floor 

Exclusively about affidavits, this text sets out the applicable case law and provides technical guidance and best practices to both drafting and objecting to affidavits. Also addressed are the common pitfalls and tried-and-true methods for examining and challenging affidavits. Additionally, this book sets out the law and ethical and professional obligations for lawyers who are defending an application or Summary Trial, or in dealing with affidavits and statutory declarations. 

Virtual Advocacy: Litigating from a Distance by Petrou, Sean & Stern, Akiva 
KF 8915 V57 2023 / Practice Collection, 2^nd Floor 

This practice guide focuses on the issues and strategic matters that face litigators in hybrid courtrooms and tribunals. Guidance is included for every stage of the process at every level of court in Ontario and federally as a matter proceeds in the virtual courtroom. A quick-reference, annotated guide to key case law is also included and offers perspectives on the development of COVID-19 and virtual proceedings, written by practitioners and judges. 

The ABA cybersecurity handbook : a resource for attorneys, law firms, and business professionals  
KF 318 A7518 2022 / Stacks, 1^st Floor 

Published by the ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force, the third edition updates and expands upon issues on what the integration of technology brings to the practice of law, namely, the latest trends and issues in data security and implementing an effective cybersecurity program. Throughout the handbook various insights are shared regarding best practices for different types of legal practices and scenarios.  

Digital Assets and Probate: A Practitioner’s Guide by Normington 
KF 765 N67 2023 / Stacks, 1^st Floor 

This UK text outlines the various issues practitioners are faced with when dealing with digital assets. Written in an accessible style, there are a range of subjects covered in the context of probate, from social media to digital executorship and securing digital devices. This text also includes draft clauses, precedents and a sample digital assets questionnaire for clients.