KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

Getting registered as a charity or other qualified donee from the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") can be a long journey made easier with experienced help. The decisions you make early on can shape your organization's structure, tax status, and long-term flexibility.

There’s an absurdity at the heart of legal billing: the more efficient you are at your job, the less you earn. In other words, the faster you solve a problem, the less you can bill for it.

In previous posts, I shared my thoughts on “Big Law's” attrition crisis, retention failures, and the entrepreneurial paradox that drives away the best talent. This week: proof there is a better way. After 15 years in “Big Law,” I built Outsiders Law on four key principles.

Over the last few weeks, I've covered “Big Law's” attrition and retention crises. This week: the structural flaw that makes partnership impossible for those best suited for it.

We care about your mental health. Here's a mindfulness app. Now go bill 2,000 hours." Big Law offers yoga while maintaining the exact structure causing burnout. Lawyers show stress at 1,200 billable hours—yet firms demand 1,700-2,000 annually.

For boards and treasurers, January is a checkpoint. As programs resume and priorities for the year take shape, this is the moment to ensure the organization’s financial reporting and compliance obligations are on track. While management may handle the day-to-day work, boards and treasurers play a critical role in oversight, accountability, and risk management. Here are key year-end items that should be on your radar.