Marlisse Silver Sweeney

Marlisse Silver Sweeney is the Canada-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues across Canada. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].

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June 04, 2020 | International Edition

Pay Gaps for Minority and Women In-House Attorneys in Canada Are Unchanged After 2 Years

Female and minority in-house attorneys in Canada are still paid 11% less than their male and white counterparts -- the same pay disparity that existed two years ago, according to a new survey.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

4 minute read

June 01, 2020 | International Edition

Ruling by Canada's Supreme Court May Pave Way for More Litigation Finance

The high court ruled that litigation finance could be used for claims against third parties in insolvency proceedings.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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May 15, 2020 | International Edition

Canadian Lawyers in US Worry Amid Closed Borders, Travel Bans and Tougher Immigration Rules

Recently imposed rules do not apply to employment-based immigration for professionals who are in the U.S. on non-immigrant visas, but they do leave open the possibility that these programs will be curtailed in the future.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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May 06, 2020 | International Edition

Canadian Law Firms Make Adjustments in the Age of the Coronavirus

Firms mastered work-from-home arrangements but they are still tacking issues surrounding cash flow, long-term cost-cutting measures, and when and how to transition back to the office.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

4 minute read

December 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Discrimination and Power Imbalances Plague Canada's Lawyer Training Process

A shortage of articling positions and the profession's changing business model are also contributing to a need to review how the country licenses lawyers.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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