New Books – Summer 2023

Here’s a selection of new and noteworthy additions to our print collection acquired over the summer: 

The Law of Contempt in Canada by Miller 
KF 9415 M55 2023 / Practice Collection, 2nd Floor 

This third edition includes new subsections treating implied contempt, contempt, and the vexatious litigant, leave to commence a contempt proceeding, family law orders, and in the sentencing context, failure of counsel to appear in court, real property matters, breach of sealing and nonpublication orders, breach of a remediation order, breach of no-contact (safeguard) orders, as well as repeat contemnors and the step principle.  
 
For the first time, this text now also includes an appendix (Appendix C) providing a select glossary of Canadian French terminology pertaining to Anglo-American contempt law. 

Understanding Lawyers’ Ethics in Canada by Woolley & Salyzyn 
KF 306 W66 2023 / Practice Collection, 2nd Floor 

A number of new ethical issues are discussed in this latest edition, including the new revisions and additions to the Model Code and code of conduct provisions, competence and ex parte applications, the new law society rules and requirements with respect to contingency fee agreements, and an expanded assessment surrounding the moral complexities of a lawyer’s role.  

Occupational health & safety : theory, strategy & industry practice by Dyck 
KF 3570 D93 2023 / Practice Collection, 2nd Floor 

The fifth edition has been updated to include a discussion of legal and workplace changes introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially as they relate to the standards for addressing biohazards, emergency response, and injury management. 

Cybercurrency law : a guide to digital asset regulation around the world
by Swan 
KF 6208 S93 2023 / Stacks, 1st Floor  

Concerning the ever-evolving subject of regulating cybercurrency activity, this text outlines the steps taken to regulate the marketing of digital assets both generally and in each of the covered jurisdictions, with information on applicable legal forums and remedies. Accompanying the chapters on specific issues are sections detailing regulatory developments and trends in eight major jurisdictions.

*Descriptions taken or summarized from: publisher websites, table of contents and book prefaces.


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