Durant’s Rants

Random summer musings

A lot has been going on, most of which I am trying to ignore

Aug 8 • 

Erin Durant

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July 2025

Consider Signing the Rule of Law Pledge

Back in April I was quite critical of the response (or lack thereof) coming from Canadian lawyers and law firms to actions taken by the United States…

Jul 16 • 

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Should assistants and HR professionals be replaced by AI?

Why I think it is a mistake

Jul 11 • 

Erin Durant

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May 2025

Market Update: Negative Headcount Growth at Canada's Major Law Firms

Is the recession here? Is this part of the annual cycle? A result of higher associate salaries? I am not sure I have the answers, but the numbers are…

May 7 • 

Erin Durant

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April 2025

Not a Rant: Lessons Learned by Asking for Help

Proof that asking for help, well, helps.

Apr 9 • 

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The leadership void: What has happened to the legal profession?

This article touches on a few different but related concerns that I have had repeatedly over the past several weeks.

Apr 1 • 

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March 2025

Not Very (Paul,) Weiss

Hold on to your coffee. This is a mess.

Mar 21 • 

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The Durant Barristers Response to Trump Tariffs

Who will join us?

Mar 4 • 

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February 2025

Growth slows at most of Canada’s major law firms: the numbers

It’s time for another look at the Pirical data for Canada’s largest law firms

Feb 25 • 

Erin Durant

Partnership Watch - Part I

Some early insights from the Partnership Watch Project

Feb 6 • 

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January 2025

Announcing: Partnership Watch

Tracking New Partnership Admissions by Canada's Major Law Firms

Jan 3 • 

Erin Durant

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December 2024

Should I stay or should I go now...

If I go there will be trouble, And if I stay it will be double

Dec 11, 2024 • 

Erin Durant

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