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Violence and threats against lawyers is a growing concern in Canada

February 21, 2013 David Hyde Employee Relations, Health and Safety, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, International HR Law, Privacy and Security

The shocking death of an Arizona law firm partner last month at the hands of a mediation opponent has shaken up legal communities across North American and has brought the issue of workplace violence in the legal profession to the fore. In Canada, the issue of violence against lawyers has received little attention yet available research and anecdotal evidence suggest that many law professionals face a higher-than-average risk of work-related violence and threats.

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