Vancouver Law Librarian Blog: December 2016

We're a little over a week into the 11th annual Clawbies, and already more than 40 different blogs, vlogs, and podcasts are in the running. We'll add to this list as more nominations roll in.

Have you made your nominations in the Canadian Law Blog Awards yet? You've got until December 22nd (fine print for the nomination process here) - and don't forget to use the hashtag #clawbies2016!

Blogged nominations:

Erik Magraken at BC Injury Law & ICBC Claims Blog (Social Media for Law Firms, Thoughtful Legal Management, and Slaw)
Samantha Collier at Social Media for Law Firms (BC Injury Law & ICBC Claims Blog, Clio Blog, Thoughtful Legal Management)
Ronalee Carey Law ( Liz's Blog, Russ Weninger's Immigration Newsletter, Capelle Kane Blog)
Leonid Sirota at Double Aspect ( À qui de droit, Juris Blogging, IdeaBlawg + some additional recommendations)
CCLA staffers at Robeside Assistance (Michael Spratt, Labour Pains, McElroy Law)
Shaun Berstein at News from the Break Room (Labour Pains, Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada, FamilyLLB)
Law Society of Saskatchewan Library staffers at Legal Sourcery ( AvoidAClaim, Michael Spratt, Robeside Assistance)
ABlawg (âpihtawikosisân, First Peoples Law, Reconciliation Syllabus)
Lawyer Locate (Toronto Family Law Blog, Legal Logik Blog, Ontario Criminal Defence Blog)
Energy Insider (ABlawg, Administrative Law Matters, Precedent Magazine)
Lisa Stam at Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada (Doug Macleod, Michael Spratt, Sean Bawden, First Reference)
Municipal Matters (Alcohol & Advocacy, Wood Bull Blog, Michelle Kelly's Condo Law Blog)
StartupSource (Michael Geist, Law & Innovation, The Court)

Tweeted nominations:

My first #clawbies2016 nominations: https://t.co/M79aBwrKVv What's your favourite blog? @LashCondoLaw @stevematthews @Condo_Adviser
— Rodrigue Escayola (@escayoLaw) December 1, 2016

So many great blawgs to choose from. My favourite reads: Double Aspect, Administrative Law Matters, Slaw. #Clawbies2016
— Aniz Alani (@AnizAlani) December 1, 2016

#clawbies2016 nomination for @Condo_Adviser blog https://t.co/q6yokMTroq
— Lash Condo Law (@LashCondoLaw) December 1, 2016

I’m a big fan of the original content that @VestisLegis churns out over at https://t.co/1ZfQ2eMMMR #Clawbies2016
— Glenford Jameson (@gsjameson) December 1, 2016

And the @ThisIsSethsBlog and @pcarayiannis episodes of @buildingnewlaw were excellent this year #clawbies2016
— Glenford Jameson (@gsjameson) December 1, 2016

My 2nd #clawbies2016 nomination https://t.co/hanllWMmme What is ur favourite blog? @MichelleK_Condo @stevematthews @Condo_Adviser @stemlegal
— Rodrigue Escayola (@escayoLaw) December 2, 2016

Thanks! My favourites for #clawbies2016 would be condoadviser.ca, condolawnews.ca, and the Bill 106 blog at cklegal.ca @escayoLaw
— Michelle Kelly (@MichelleK_Condo) December 2, 2016

@gsjameson @GSJCo @stevematthews I nominate GSJCo Welcome to the Food Court for #clawbies2016
— JK (@_deRigueur_) December 2, 2016

I'd like to nominate https://t.co/HDzCpxgP58 for #clawbies2016! Awesome blog from @JenWalker613 @BrendaLauritzen @ccla_abcc pic.twitter.com/PSI9sO5os5
— Alan Kilpatrick (@Alan_Kilpat) December 2, 2016

I'd like to nominate "Library Technician Dialog" https://t.co/4fY1hdxzvt from @karensawatzky and Brenda Wong for #clawbies2016!
— Alan Kilpatrick (@Alan_Kilpat) December 2, 2016

I'd like to nominate "Library Boy" https://t.co/b7vBqeA25M from @613mash for #clawbies2016!
— Alan Kilpatrick (@Alan_Kilpat) December 2, 2016

After careful consideration, I nominate News From the Breakroom by @sbernsteinlaw for #clawbies2016 https://t.co/r2HyKfj8GZ
— Mitchell Rose (@MitchRoseSGRLLP) December 3, 2016

Excited to nominate @Sara_G_Ross 's essential blog on law and culture https://t.co/DbFXbEmuud for the #clawbies2016
— JamesCummins (@JamesCummins) December 3, 2016

So much to choose from for my #clawbies2016 nominations. #1 to @buildingnewlaw podcast. I read the transcripts, listen + frequently revisit
— Colin Lachance (@ColinLachance) December 4, 2016

I'll get to my other Canadian votes later, but for "Friends of the North" it's gotta be @LeanLawStrategy and @legalmosaic
#clawbies2016
— Colin Lachance (@ColinLachance) December 4, 2016

I nominate https://t.co/okdMH5uOPV https://t.co/DqaTHfWKPs and michaelgeist.ca for #clawbies2016. All indispensable in my field
— Allen Mendelsohn (@almendelsohn) December 5, 2016

My 1st #clawbies2016 nomination: @TeresaScassa's https://t.co/mNjxlh7D6A - Quality & timely content on IP, #privacy and e-commerce.
— Adam Jacobs (@ajacobsIP) December 5, 2016

My 2nd #clawbies2016 nomination goes to @eloisegratton, who is constantly discussing cutting edge Canadian #privacy law issues
— Adam Jacobs (@ajacobsIP) December 5, 2016

My final #clawbies2016 nomination: @amacek & https://t.co/Pgbeg4Jkqx - an indispensable tool to keep up-to-date on IP FC/FCA matters.
— Adam Jacobs (@ajacobsIP) December 5, 2016

My 1st nomination for the #clawbies2016 goes out to @TheLawofWork and https://t.co/cSuyjKCzNE, great resource for Labour and Employment
— Saranjit Cheema (@SaranjitCheema) December 5, 2016

2nd #clawbies2016 nomination goes to @pauldalyesq and https://t.co/Wm1FsJFrIc, blog does the impossible by bringing admin law down to earth
— Saranjit Cheema (@SaranjitCheema) December 5, 2016

My first nomination for #clawbies2016 - goes to @cforcese - https://t.co/88C5d54xwu
— Abbas Kassam (@AKassam12) December 5, 2016

My second nomination for #clawbies2016 is @ajacobsIP of @HayeseLaw - https://t.co/KmdkNFCzkh
— Abbas Kassam (@AKassam12) December 5, 2016

My third nomination for #clawbies2016 is @ablawg - ablawg.ca
— Abbas Kassam (@AKassam12) December 5, 2016

Nominating News From the Break Room for #clawbies2016. Loving @sbernsteinlaw's plain language explanations of common employment law issues!
— Sarah C (@hrh_sarah) December 5, 2016

Always get an interesting & informed viewpoint from @DoubleAspect so it should be up for the #clawbies2016 #cdnlaw
— TomSHarrison (@Tomharri) December 6, 2016

Ironically, I don't read many law blogs (sorry...), but I do enjoy @DoubleAspect's posts, which are always thoughtful. #clawbies2016
— Peter Sankoff (@petersankoff) December 6, 2016

We nominate Barry Fisher's Employment Law Blog (https://t.co/o6sLxZ91kQ) for the #clawbies2016. Great source for new case law!
— Vey Willetts LLP (@VW_Lawyers) December 6, 2016

For informative & timely video blogs in #cdnlaw @petersankoff should be nominated #clawbies2016
— TomSHarrison (@Tomharri) December 7, 2016

3rd #clawbies2016 nomination https://t.co/lRn9hJdN9Z. What's ur fav blog @chrisjaglowitz? @GMALaw @stevematthews @Condo_Adviser @stemlegal
— Rodrigue Escayola (@escayoLaw) December 7, 2016

I wish to nominate @mcgurkfraese for a #clawbies2016 award! You can read a/b why I enjoy this great law blog here https://t.co/tUdamjd6Mt
— Derek Wilson (@DerekWilsonLaw) December 8, 2016

I wish to nominate https://t.co/c4V5h8sOwV for a #clawbies2016 award! I follow this blog closely; very useful stuff https://t.co/tUdamjd6Mt
— Derek Wilson (@DerekWilsonLaw) December 8, 2016

I'm nominating Shirley Levitan's amazing fertlity law blog for a #clawbies2016 award & this blog outlines why... https://t.co/asKaNUFRTy
— Derek Wilson (@DerekWilsonLaw) December 8, 2016

Nominating @GSJCo producer of #welcometothefoodcourt for #clawbies2016.
— Sui Generis (@Sui_Radio) December 8, 2016

I am nominating Blaney McMurtry podcast for #clawbies2016 https://t.co/XsQYW6oCE5. Great info, lots of variety, one of few legal podcasts
— Jane Southren (@janesouthren) December 9, 2016

Nominating @blawg for quality posts & as great example of law faculty support for important new forum #clawbies2016 #cdnlaw
— TomSHarrison (@Tomharri) December 9, 2016

Our nomination for the 2016 Clawbie Awards goes to: https://t.co/BiczR19FOL #clawbies2016
— Rousseau Mazzuca (@RousseauMazzuca) December 9, 2016

In our view, the docket podcast with @mspratt @EmilieTaman is deserving of a #clawbies2016 award
— Common Law Radio (@CommonLawRadio) December 11, 2016

So let's nominate some law stuff for the #clawbies2016 - robesideassistance by @JenWalker613 and @BrendaLauritzen is a definite must! https://t.co/R3Q1NtP712
— Michael Spratt (@mspratt) December 12, 2016

Another #clawbie2016 nomination: @petersankoff vblog NEEDS to get some love (and I also concur with the @DoubleAspect nomination)!! https://t.co/rZsyYIuFBa
— Michael Spratt (@mspratt) December 12, 2016

The best law blog in Canada! @ideablawg for #clawbies2016
— Markham Silver (@silverlawyers) December 12, 2016

Well deserving #clawbies2016 nomination: https://t.co/ZPfQAejWhn @RickHgr @JMR_Lawyer @jsaikaley @ccla_abcc @stevematthews @SeanBawden
— Rodrigue Escayola (@escayoLaw) December 13, 2016

Allow me to echo @escayoLaw on the nomination of https://t.co/nxUlWBj2qv for the #clawbies2016. #BestNewBlog #BestNewName
— Sean Bawden (@SeanBawden) December 13, 2016

I almost never have professional reason to consider criminal law blogs, but I have been known to consider that of @mspratt. #clawbies2016
— Sean Bawden (@SeanBawden) December 13, 2016

My 2nd #clawbies2016 nomination: @RosenSunshine blog https://t.co/tgszOYzZNF on all things health law!
— Jane Southren (@janesouthren) December 14, 2016

This is an example of why @SeanBawden has a great blog. #clawbies2016 https://t.co/81irvIBbvH
— Erin Durant (@ErinDurant42) December 15, 2016

Check out CyberLex | @mccarthy_ca McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Data & Privacy & Security #clawbies2016 https://t.co/56IHhidpnx
— John Boscariol (@tradelawyer) December 15, 2016

Nominating @HRReporter and @mgeist https://t.co/iQBytm5F0N for #clawbies2016
— Samfiru Tumarkin LLP (@stlawyers) December 15, 2016

CyberLex is a very informative blog! Love it. #clawbies2016
— gaby schachter (@gabySs) December 15, 2016

2016 Clawbie nominations #clawbies2016 #1: @CanadianHRLaw U wonder were he gets the time to do it all, but the info he provides is great!
— First Reference (@firstreference) December 16, 2016

2016 Clawbie nominations #clawbies2016 #2: @lisastam continues to provide great hrlaw information in her blog.
— First Reference (@firstreference) December 16, 2016

2016 Clawbie nominations #clawbies2016 #3: @VW_Lawyers impressive blog. Very useful and timely information for businesses. Am impressed!
— First Reference (@firstreference) December 16, 2016

My #Clawbies2016 nominations: Canadian HR Reporter @HRReporter, First Reference Talks @firstreference, Rosen Sunshine @RosenSunshine
— Stuart Rudner (@CanadianHRLaw) December 16, 2016

Same as last year...and the year before. #clawbies2016 https://t.co/TtbTjFu9h8
— Mark Rubenstein (@mrubenst) December 17, 2016

Our #clawbies2016 nominations: effort collaboratif @soquij; the irreverent @doubleaspect in constitutional; and in criminal: @seanrobichaud
— National Magazine (@CBAnatmag) December 19, 2016

Our bloggers https://t.co/fV8tuBvMeK read UofT's Canadian Business Law Blog https://t.co/XCLkANKmxR. We nominate them for the #CLAWBIES2016.
— Osler Litigation (@OslerLitigation) December 19, 2016

I often visit @andrewfeldstein's Ontario Family Law Blog when looking for #familylaw information #Clawbies2016 https://t.co/SS5hZnlVks 2/2
— Lisa Feldstein (@lisafeldstein) December 19, 2016

A&A's #clawbies2016 1st nomination: https://t.co/hdE8hRWFfY @Ideablawg I love this academic and interesting blog. Posts have real substance.
— Daniel H. Coles (@LiquorandtheLaw) December 20, 2016

A&A #clawbies2016 2nd nomination: https://t.co/tSva4jhXrP @GSJCo for #foodlaw related podcasts. Variety of topics. Fascinating guests.
— Daniel H. Coles (@LiquorandtheLaw) December 20, 2016

My #clawbies2016 nominations @lisastam @firstreference @seanbawden
— Doug MacLeod (@dougmacleodCAN) December 21, 2016

#clawbies2016 BC Injury Law very useful blog for practitioners.
— Lorne Sinclair (@lorne_sinclair) December 21, 2016

My #clawbies2016 labour and employment law nominations: @CanadianHRLaw @SeanBawden & @lisastam
— Lonny Rosen (@LonnyRosen) December 21, 2016

My #clawbies2016 nominations in regulatory law: @SMLLawToronto @stockwoodsllp (newsletter) & Ng Ariss Fong's https://t.co/qLLATBu6zB
— Lonny Rosen (@LonnyRosen) December 21, 2016

#clawbies2016 awesome law blogs, I nominate @lisastam and her blog: https://t.co/0lCAAxHX6h
— Jessyca Greenwood (@jessycadefence) December 22, 2016

My #clawbies2016 nominations for blawgs (not strictly but sort of) about law business/practice:@janesouthren @SeanRobichaud & @jordan_law21
— Lonny Rosen (@LonnyRosen) December 21, 2016

My #clawbies2016 nomination is @lisastam's Employment & Human Rights Law blog; must read for Cdn employment lawyers https://t.co/sTZkB8s2vu
— Jon Penney (@jon_penney) December 22, 2016

Happy to nominate @lisastam and her blog https://t.co/sYA43HoL8s for the #clawbies2016
— David Steeves (@David_L_Steeves) December 22, 2016

I nominate Employment&HumanRightsLawIn Canada @lisastam and @koldorfstamlaw #clawbies2016
— Heather Vaughan (@HeadOrFawn) December 22, 2016

Forgot the hashtag! #clawbies2016
— Paul Daly (@pauldalyesq) December 23, 2016

Nominations for #clawbies2016 https://t.co/giSEgrCSXU @mulliganmt and @Hergott_Law https://t.co/jfAAo1ymXI
— League and Williams (@law_in_victoria) December 25, 2016

My #clawbies2016 Nomination: @SeanRobichaud for A lawyers’ guide to right to silence and answering “arrest call” | https://t.co/rhea0sqOwN
— Garry J. Wise (@wiselaw) December 25, 2016

Our #clawbies2016 nomination goes to @lisastam for her info & dedication to employment & HR laws on her blog https://t.co/dUzyTgHiib
— Ann Gomez (@clearconceptinc) December 22, 2016