Miscellaneous

Short Cellar: 2008 Nouveau Beaujolais tasting notes

Posted on November 21, 2008
Yesterday my office had a Nouveau Beaujolais party to celebrate the first snowfall of the year. We tasted the entire...

Style & Error: Holiday party, anyone?

Posted on November 20, 2008
The holidays are just around the corner and while it may seem like there is nothing much to celebrate...

Short Cellar: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!

Posted on November 19, 2008
My first Buddhist retreat was held in a drafty cabin in the Highlands during a long, dark Scottish November. I...

High hoops for Osgoode fundraiser

Posted on November 18, 2008
Despite York University's current strike, a student-organized charity basketball game will go ahead this Friday. The Second Annual Black...

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Wednesday Roundup: The spill bill arrives

Posted on November 18, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Style & Error: Mo Money, Mo Problems

Posted on November 13, 2008
You may have noticed the increasing number of dirty upper lips around the office lately, or that some lawyers at...

Short Cellar: Le Clos Jordanne - Part III

Posted on November 12, 2008
This is the last in my trilogy about the release of the 2006 vintage of Le Clos Jordanne (http://www.leclosjordanne.com), the...

Wednesday Roundup: Restructuring during recession

Posted on November 11, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Lawyers feel the pinch: New York Times

Posted on November 11, 2008
Economic downturns aren't just for investment bankers anymore. Now even lawyers are starting the feel the pinch says the New...

Lawyers on the catwalk

Posted on November 06, 2008
Video by Sasha Moric Now on video! Ten Toronto lawyers modeled the latest looks for fall and winter at Precedent's first...

Style & Error: Shame on you

Posted on November 06, 2008
How do I love Net-a-Porter (http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/Home.ice?rl=done)? Let me count the ways. The latest example of just how thoughtful Net-a-Porter is:...

Dressed to Bill: A fashionable success

Posted on November 05, 2008
Photography by Jeff Harris On October 23, Toronto lawyers joined us at The Fifth Social Club to celebrate...

Wednesday Roundup: Time for oversight

Posted on November 04, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Short Cellar: Le Clos Jordanne - Part II

Posted on November 03, 2008
***Note: Matthew's column, the Short Cellar, is moving to Thursdays. Watch for his next column on Thursday, November 13. ***...

The Watercooler: October 2008

Posted on November 02, 2008
Ack! With October behind us, winter is officially on its way. Did we even have a summer? No...

Style & Error: No effort Halloween costumes

Posted on October 30, 2008
Halloween is today and you have put exactly zero effort into the festivities thus far, except that is for RSVP-ing...

Wednesday Roundup: Big wins, big losses

Posted on October 29, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Charles Dubin, 1921-2008

Posted on October 28, 2008
Charles Dubin, former chief justice of Ontario, is dead at the age of 87. Born in Hamilton in 1921 and...

Short Cellar: Le Clos Jordanne - Part I

Posted on October 27, 2008
Le Clos Jordanne (http://www.leclosjordanne.com) has been selling wine for only three years, but it is frequently hailed by both...

Style & Error: Fit for a Queen

Posted on October 23, 2008
You work hard for your money. So hard for it honey. You work hard for your money, so they better...

Wednesday Roundup: Deal or no deal?

Posted on October 21, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Short Cellar: The bitter miracle

Posted on October 20, 2008
Now that I am approaching 35 years old, I can feel myself losing the imperviousness of youth. It’s the same...

Style & Error: Winter wonderland cont’d

Posted on October 16, 2008
Carrying on with last week’s theme of winter style choices, and because I’m not going to experience any kind of...

40+ firms sign on to advance women

Posted on October 16, 2008
Over 40 Ontario law firms (http://www.lsuc.on.ca/about/b/equity/retentionofwomen/list-of-law-firms-participating-in-the-justicia-think-tank/) have signed on to participate in the “Justicia Think Tank” – a three-year...

Short Cellar: Out-Frenching the French

Posted on October 14, 2008
I’ve been drinking a lot of Chilean wines lately. This is not just because Chile makes cheapies with excellent value...

Wednesday Roundup: Good news for TD

Posted on October 14, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Style & Error: Wintery Wellies

Posted on October 09, 2008
You can’t help but feel a little bit guilty thinking about making new fashion purchases this month. With all the...

Apology accepted

Posted on October 08, 2008
It can be hard to say I'm sorry, especially when that apology might cost you big in a lawsuit. Now...

Wednesday Roundup: Infrastructure

Posted on October 07, 2008
Every Wednesday the Globe and Mail runs its Law Page and the National Post runs its Legal Post page. Here...

Short Cellar: Rare birds

Posted on October 06, 2008
Last week, I wrote about four great wines being released by the excellent Chilean winery, Vina Perez Cruz. There is...

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