Several times each month, we are pleased to republish a recent book review from the Canadian Law Library Review (CLLR). CLLR is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL/ACBD), and its reviews cover both practice-oriented and academic publications related to the law.
Legal Knowledge in Organizations: A Source
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Wednesday: What’s Hot on CanLII? – March 2026
Each month, we tell you which three English-language cases and French-language cases have been the most viewed* on CanLII in the previous month and we give you a small sense of what the cases are about.
For this past month, the three most-consulted English-language decisions were:
1. Kapahi Real Estate Inc. v. Elite Real Estate
The Quixotic Journey of Country Information and Data
During my Spring Break, I decided to reread some examples of classic literature, including my favorite one of all times, Don Quixote. Since I was a kid, I have always been obsessed with the scene on windmills and the “quixotic” battle that ensues. Don Quixote’s faithful companion, Sancho Panza puts an end to it with
The New “School for Family Litigants”
It has been clear for a long time that self-represented litigants struggle to understand the system they are often thrown into. By contrast, lawyers study for years, and have the benefit of ever-mounting daily experience, topped off with the privilege and deference associated with belonging to the legal profession. It’s no wonder then that SRLs
The AI Future of Law Is Already Here — It’s Just Not Evenly Distributed
Michael Geist had a lawyer on his Law Bytes podcast recently to talk about how AI is radically transforming his practice. For this long-time listener of one of the best law podcasts out there, the episode with New York lawyer Zack Shapiro was among the two or three most interesting and informative episodes I think
AI and ADR Neutrals: When Should Its Use Be Disclosed? Three Emerging Approaches to Transparency in Mediation and Arbitration Practice
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday professional practice in dispute resolution. As its use expands across the legal profession, questions are beginning to arise about how these tools should be used by mediators and arbitrators.
Until recently, the issue has received little attention within the ADR community itself.
At present, most mediation and
What if Legal AI Doesn’t Need Legal Data?
A few recent data points about AI and the law, along with one bracing conclusion.
The Hidden Economics of Law Firm Student Recruitment
A few years ago, I was asked to review a law firm’s student recruitment program. The firm had a respected brand, an engaged student committee, and a long history of bringing in summer and articling students.
The assignment seemed straightforward: review the process and suggest ways to strengthen the program.
So, I began by following
Withdrawal Is Mandatory Where a Client Persistently Breaches Court Orders
What should, and must, a lawyer do when their client persistently breaches court orders, either deliberately or recklessly, despite the firm advice of the lawyer that such breaches must cease?
While I am not qualified to comment on the US context, where such breaches by the federal government are allegedly occurring repeatedly and on a
Exciting News From COAL-RJAL!
2026 is already shaping up to be another big year for the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide – Guide canadien de la référence juridique en accès libre. Read on for recent milestones, new instruction materials, requests for feedback, and ways to get involved.
RJAL Launches
RJAL, the French version of COAL, was