SML’s Grey Areas newsletter has been in publication since July 1992 and discusses the latest developments in professional regulation. New issues are published monthly – subscribe below to learn more about recent studies, case law and legislative updates in the regulatory world. Explore our catalogue below.
Issues published before 2020 can be found on CanLII.
Most professions emphasize the value of collaboration with colleagues. Cooperation with others on the team serving clients is often necessary to obtain a good outcome. But can this sort of expectation ever be enforced through discipline? A recent case indicates that the answer is yes, at least where the lack of teamwork skills is substantial.
Have online reviews of practitioners made professional regulation obsolete? A research article published last month suggests that the answer may be yes. Another article, published in 2018, says online reviews only alter how professional regulation can be conducted. Either way, regulators need to consider how online reviews affect the regulation of professions.
Awards season has arrived in North American popular culture. Some critics argue that such recognitions are flawed for numerous reasons including the use of non-inclusive selection criteria and providing a platform for celebrities to speak out on issues outside of their expertise.