Canada: Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression calls for new federal body to regulate social media
By THEO LING and KARINA KUDINOVA
March 14, 2021
The Canadian government plans to introduce legislation this year to regulate social media companies, with a focus on online hate and harassment. After nine months of study and deliberations, the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression has settled on a series of principles and recommendations that are aimed at influencing legislation.
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Learn how client testimonials boost client acquisition for law firms. Enhance credibility, engage clients and stand out in a competitive legal market.
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The unrealistic expectation to “govern yourself accordingly” in the new digital age of snap judgements.
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by Jennifer Verta
Introducing the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America and the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Awards Canada: Celebrating Legal Excellence
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Highlighting Spain’s leading legal professionals and rising talents.
Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa
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Best Lawyers celebrates the finest in law, reaffirming its commitment to the global legal community.
Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico
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Celebrating top legal professionals in South America and the Caribbean.
Prop 36 California 2024: California’s Path to Stricter Sentencing and Criminal Justice Reform
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Explore how Prop 36 could shape California's sentencing laws and justice reform.
Tampa Appeals Court ‘Sends Clear Message,” Ensuring School Tax Referendum Stays on Ballot
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Hillsborough County's tax referendum is back on the 2024 ballot, promising $177 million for schools and empowering residents to decide the future of education.
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Discover how Best Lawyers simplifies the attorney search process.
Paramount Hit With NY Class Action Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs
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Paramount Global faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act after laying off 300+ employees without proper notice in September.
The Human Cost
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2 new EU laws aim to reshape global business by enforcing ethical supply chains, focusing on human rights and sustainability
Introduction to Demand Generation for Law Firms
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Learn the essentials of demand gen for law firms and how these strategies can drive client acquisition, retention, and long-term success.
Social Media for Law Firms: The Essential Beginner’s Guide to Digital Success
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Maximize your law firm’s online impact with social media.
ERISA Reaches Its Turning Point
by Bryan Driscoll
ERISA litigation and the laws surrounding are rapidly changing, with companies fundamentally rewriting their business practices.
How Client Testimonials Fuel Client Acquisition for Law Firms
by Nancy Lippincott
Learn how client testimonials boost client acquisition for law firms. Enhance credibility, engage clients and stand out in a competitive legal market.
