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Treatise Finders (US Legal Research)

For Canadian legal practitioners, the need to research American law arises for a variety of reasons: client problems may involve U.S. business or real estate transactions, cross-border litigation, enforcement of judgments, or child custody and access. Researchers may also be looking for persuasive precedents on legal issues which have not been litigated in Canadian courts.

Out of Date, Not Obsolete: The Wisdom of Older Editions

A common question we get here at the Great Library is: “If everything is now online, why do you need to keep these musty old books?” While it would be nice to assume that everything you need to know is available online through Google or a quick query to ChatGPT, you shouldn’t disregard the older editions of texts and their tables of cases that can be found in our often overlooked 1^st floor and extensive closed stacks.

New Year, New Resource

The Law Society’s Practice Management Resources page has been overhauled! The renovated page features a new look, clearer navigation, and easier access to its valuable content. Brought to you by the great minds of the Law Society of Ontario’s Practice Management Resources team, lawyers and paralegals can find and access everything from templates and tools to essential information and guidelines. Whether you’re starting a new practice, managing client relationships, navigating conflicts of interest, or organizing your files, the updated page has got you covered.