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DOUBLE BOOKED FOR COURT? HOW FREELANCE LAWYERS CAN HELP
Many lawyers are aware that freelance lawyers can assist other lawyers and law firms with legal research, drafting, due diligence and other “behind the scenes” legal work. However, that is not all we do. Freelance lawyers can also assist with in-person court appearances, discoveries, cross-examinations, mediations, etc. Read more....
The Difference Between a Sole Practitioner and a  Freelance Lawyer
While freelance lawyering is becoming more popular across the globe and in Canada, confusion still exists over what exactly a freelance lawyer is and does. At Flex, the most common misconception we see is people equating freelance lawyers with “cheaper versions” of sole practitioners. Read more....
 BILLING OUT & MARKING-UP FREELANCE LAWYERS’ FEES TO CLIENTS
This paper is based on our research and analysis of both Canadian and American sources on how to bill out our freelance lawyers' time to your clients and how you can mark-up their fees to make a profit. Read more...
Are you aware of your EDI CPD requirements?
In September 2017 the Law Society of Ontario introduced changes to the continuing professional development requirements for lawyers. The LSO now requires the completion, between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2020, of at least 3 Professionalism Hours that focus on advancing equality and inclusion in the legal profession. Read more...
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The series will focus on the common questions we receive from lawyers or law firms looking to outsource their legal work. This post looks at maintaining confidentiality when freelancing. Read more...
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​This article focuses on best practices to avoid the potential for conflicts of interest to arise when freelancing or hiring a freelance lawyer to assist your law practice. Read more.....
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This articles answers the question: Is it ethical for the hiring lawyer to mark-up the freelance lawyer’s legal fees before passing them on to the client?
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Other Publications:

The problem with endlessly complaining about work by Erin Cowling, published in Precedent JD online magazine.

How To Advance Your Career During a Pandemic by Erin Cowling, published in Precedent JD online magazine.

What Should You Do if You Experience Sexual Harassment at Work (as a Lawyer) by Erin Cowling, published in Precedent Magazine

Ending the Gender Pay Gap in Law by Erin Cowling, published in ABA Law Practice Today

The Lawyer's Guide to Working from Home by Erin Cowling, published in Precedent Magazine

Networking Coffees from Hell by Erin Cowling, published in Precedent Magazine

Indigenous Residential School Records can be Destroyed, Supreme Court Rules. . . .But Should They Be? by Caitlin Beresford

Flex's Blogging Guide for Lawyers: How to Leverage Your Blog for Business Development

When Client Demands Outstrip Firm Resources by Erin Cowling (and Samantha Biglou), published in JUST. Magazine

Responsibility Reminders for the 'Social' Lawyer by Erin Cowling, published in the TLA Mirror

Navigating the World of Networking: Five Quick Tips for Women by Erin Cowling (& Ashley Lattal of Shearer Lattal LLP), published by the OBA Women Lawyers Forum
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making a Career Transition by Erin Cowling, published by the OBA Women Lawyers Forum

Would You Report another Lawyer for Professional Misconduct? You May not Have a Choice by Erin Cowling, published in the TLA Mirror

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Retroactive versus Prospective Application of the 2013 Defence of the Person and Property Amendments by Heather Cross, presented at the Montebello Criminal Law Conference
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