Steve Matthews
@steveamatthews.bsky.social
Stem Legal founder & law firm web guy. Publisher of @slawdotca.bsky.social . COLPM fellow. Author. Law librarian. Husband & Dad. Whitecaps FC fan.
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My nominations for the 2025 Clawbies:
- @mgeist.bsky.social for LawBytes, a podcast I have found indispensable for years — celebrating its 250th episode this year.
- @privacylawyer.ca for his outstanding YouTube channel, Privacy Guy — enormously informative and insightful.
#clawbies2025
- @mgeist.bsky.social for LawBytes, a podcast I have found indispensable for years — celebrating its 250th episode this year.
- @privacylawyer.ca for his outstanding YouTube channel, Privacy Guy — enormously informative and insightful.
#clawbies2025
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
My nominations for the 2025 Clawbies:
- @mgeist.bsky.social for LawBytes, a podcast I have found indispensable for years — celebrating its 250th episode this year.
- @privacylawyer.ca for his outstanding YouTube channel, Privacy Guy — enormously informative and insightful.
#clawbies2025
- @mgeist.bsky.social for LawBytes, a podcast I have found indispensable for years — celebrating its 250th episode this year.
- @privacylawyer.ca for his outstanding YouTube channel, Privacy Guy — enormously informative and insightful.
#clawbies2025
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Sadly I predict a bill targeting universities in the new year. There’s the Mintz report, and Bill 13 limits DEI, cultural competency training and more for professional regulators, as well as the ability to sanction members for expression (this is their “Jordan Peterson” law). We are likely next.
Smith says "universities are not giving us the support we need in the conservative and libertarian movement."
December 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Sadly I predict a bill targeting universities in the new year. There’s the Mintz report, and Bill 13 limits DEI, cultural competency training and more for professional regulators, as well as the ability to sanction members for expression (this is their “Jordan Peterson” law). We are likely next.
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December has snuck up on me. I'm putting together my list of nominations for #Clawbies2025 (The Canadian legal blog etc. awards), and you should too. Thanks to @steveamatthews.bsky.social @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social for their shout-out as an early Canadian legal blogger.
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
[email protected], @steveamatthews.bsky.social, and I spoke about the #clawbies2025 awards and the state of open legal publishing for one of @cba-news.bsky.social's Legal Futures Fireside Chats: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a....
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
December 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
December has snuck up on me. I'm putting together my list of nominations for #Clawbies2025 (The Canadian legal blog etc. awards), and you should too. Thanks to @steveamatthews.bsky.social @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social for their shout-out as an early Canadian legal blogger.
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If they move Egypt v Iran to Vancouver to avoid Seattle Pride, I personally commit to covering myself in pride flags and haunting the event.
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If they move Egypt v Iran to Vancouver to avoid Seattle Pride, I personally commit to covering myself in pride flags and haunting the event.
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My new Slaw column "What Doesn’t Bore You Makes You a Scholar: On Picking a PhD Thesis Topic" was published today:
"When starting a PhD thesis or other long piece of writing (any substantial intellectual project really), choosing the right topic is a significant part…"
www.slaw.ca/2025/12/09/w...
"When starting a PhD thesis or other long piece of writing (any substantial intellectual project really), choosing the right topic is a significant part…"
www.slaw.ca/2025/12/09/w...
What Doesn't Bore You Makes You a Scholar: On Picking a PhD Thesis Topic - Slaw
When starting a PhD thesis or other long piece of writing (any substantial intellectual project really), choosing the right topic is a significant part of whether the end result will be successful. Gr...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My new Slaw column "What Doesn’t Bore You Makes You a Scholar: On Picking a PhD Thesis Topic" was published today:
"When starting a PhD thesis or other long piece of writing (any substantial intellectual project really), choosing the right topic is a significant part…"
www.slaw.ca/2025/12/09/w...
"When starting a PhD thesis or other long piece of writing (any substantial intellectual project really), choosing the right topic is a significant part…"
www.slaw.ca/2025/12/09/w...
In case any of my legal friends were wondering what @emmaewood.bsky.social was up to recently. 🍾🥂👏👏👏
Wow, Elmwood-East Kildonan... What an absolute honour. I'm still processing what just happened!!
A community activist and volunteer will be the next city councillor for Elmwood-East Kildonan.
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In case any of my legal friends were wondering what @emmaewood.bsky.social was up to recently. 🍾🥂👏👏👏
I was also happy we were able to work in a thank-you for our long time Clawbies co-judge @emmaewood.bsky.social #clawbies2025
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
[email protected], @steveamatthews.bsky.social, and I spoke about the #clawbies2025 awards and the state of open legal publishing for one of @cba-news.bsky.social's Legal Futures Fireside Chats: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a....
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I was also happy we were able to work in a thank-you for our long time Clawbies co-judge @emmaewood.bsky.social #clawbies2025
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
[email protected], @steveamatthews.bsky.social, and I spoke about the #clawbies2025 awards and the state of open legal publishing for one of @cba-news.bsky.social's Legal Futures Fireside Chats: www.cbapd.org/details_en.a....
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
(the video is free for CBA members and $25 for others)
The Canadian Bar Association : Amplifying Canadian Legal Voices: Examining the Role of the Annual Clawbie Awards (Recording)
Last year, it was predicted that 2025 would be “The Year of the Truth-Teller.” But for legal bloggers, what does that really mean for the profession and the clients it serves? Why do the Clawbies matter, and how do they help shape the conversation around legal issues in Canada?
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wonderful conversation on #clawbies2025 with @jordanfurlong.com and @parallaxinfo.bsky.social. Shout-outs for some of the early legal blogging crew... @privacylawyer.ca @mgeist.bsky.social @denniskennedy.bsky.social @erikmagraken.bsky.social @conniecrosby.bsky.social
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#Clawbies2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Canadian Content! #law #legal #legalnews www.slaw.ca/2025/12/01/c...
#Clawbies2025 - Celebrating 20 years of Canadian Content! - Slaw
It’s December first and that of course means it’s time to open up Clawbies nominations! And because we are getting set to issue our 20th edition of the awards, we called in for reinforcements! The 201...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
#Clawbies2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Canadian Content! #law #legal #legalnews www.slaw.ca/2025/12/01/c...
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We are thrilled that the co-chair of the TFJS Collaborative’s Strategy Committee, Nancy Cameron, KC, received a lifetime achievement award at the Rocky Mountain Collaborative Conference. Bravo Nancy! 👏👏
December 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We are thrilled that the co-chair of the TFJS Collaborative’s Strategy Committee, Nancy Cameron, KC, received a lifetime achievement award at the Rocky Mountain Collaborative Conference. Bravo Nancy! 👏👏
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I'm grateful to have been invited back to judge the Clawbie Awards again for their 20th year with @steveamatthews.bsky.social and @jordanfurlong.com. Please send us your nominations using the #Clawbies2025 hashtag!
Here's more information and the formal announcement: www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/20th...
Here's more information and the formal announcement: www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/20th...
20th Annual Clawbies – Nominations Now Open! #clawbies2025
“It was twenty years ago today…” Where were you in December 2006? Were you listening to speeches from Prime Minister Paul Martin or US President George W. Bush? Just returned from seeing Borat in t…
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December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I'm grateful to have been invited back to judge the Clawbie Awards again for their 20th year with @steveamatthews.bsky.social and @jordanfurlong.com. Please send us your nominations using the #Clawbies2025 hashtag!
Here's more information and the formal announcement: www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/20th...
Here's more information and the formal announcement: www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/20th...
Big thanks goes out to Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert @geeklawblog.com for helping us kickoff #clawbies2025 on their Geek in Review Podcast. Happy 20th Clawbies anniversary to my judging colleagues Sarah Sutherland @parallaxinfo.bsky.social and @jordanfurlong.com!
#legaltech #legalpublishing #aiinlaw #legalblogging #substack #clawbies #truthinlaw #legalcommunity #legalinnovation #thegeekinreview #tgir | Marlene Gebauer
Lawyers as truthtellers. Steve Matthews, Owner of Stem Legal Web Enterprises, Inc., Sarah A. Sutherland, Founder and Principal Consultant at Parallax Information Consulting Ltd., and Jordan Furlong, P...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Big thanks goes out to Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert @geeklawblog.com for helping us kickoff #clawbies2025 on their Geek in Review Podcast. Happy 20th Clawbies anniversary to my judging colleagues Sarah Sutherland @parallaxinfo.bsky.social and @jordanfurlong.com!
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Elizabeth May says she will vote for the budget to stop an election happening by accident. She cites that the PM committed to maintaining Paris Targets during #QP, which helped to convince her.
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Elizabeth May says she will vote for the budget to stop an election happening by accident. She cites that the PM committed to maintaining Paris Targets during #QP, which helped to convince her.
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On November 28, 2025, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta will host a Family Law Orientation Workshop, for members of the Alberta Family Law Bar. The Workshop will be held remotely via Webex, from 9 am to 4 pm. Read full announcement: albertacourts.ca/kb/resources...
October 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On November 28, 2025, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta will host a Family Law Orientation Workshop, for members of the Alberta Family Law Bar. The Workshop will be held remotely via Webex, from 9 am to 4 pm. Read full announcement: albertacourts.ca/kb/resources...
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🌟 Exciting news! A2JBC has welcomed two new team members this semester. Meet Brenda Forero and Paige Thombs, who join our Strategic Coordinator, Tina, to support our collaborative work across BC. 🤝
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🌟 Exciting news! A2JBC has welcomed two new team members this semester. Meet Brenda Forero and Paige Thombs, who join our Strategic Coordinator, Tina, to support our collaborative work across BC. 🤝
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🎧 Check out LawCast BC’s new episode: Helping Families Navigate Divorce and Separation.
Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh discuss how law and health can work together to support families.
🦋#AccessToJustice #FamilyJustice #HealthJustice #LawCastBC #FamilyLaw #BCFamilies
Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh discuss how law and health can work together to support families.
🦋#AccessToJustice #FamilyJustice #HealthJustice #LawCastBC #FamilyLaw #BCFamilies
October 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎧 Check out LawCast BC’s new episode: Helping Families Navigate Divorce and Separation.
Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh discuss how law and health can work together to support families.
🦋#AccessToJustice #FamilyJustice #HealthJustice #LawCastBC #FamilyLaw #BCFamilies
Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh discuss how law and health can work together to support families.
🦋#AccessToJustice #FamilyJustice #HealthJustice #LawCastBC #FamilyLaw #BCFamilies
For anyone looking to jump start young Associates, Susan Van Dyke's new Lawyer Launcher podcast might be a great recommendation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSV7...
It's on Spotify, Apple and Youtube.
It's on Spotify, Apple and Youtube.
Bena Stock: Bridging the Confidence Gap
YouTube video by Lawyer Launcher - Behind the Bar
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October 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
For anyone looking to jump start young Associates, Susan Van Dyke's new Lawyer Launcher podcast might be a great recommendation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSV7...
It's on Spotify, Apple and Youtube.
It's on Spotify, Apple and Youtube.
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Recent #ABKB judgments:
Shinksi v Alberta (College of Social Workers), canlii.ca/t/kfks7
Tam v Fong, canlii.ca/t/kfnxd
R v Boucher, canlii.ca/t/kfm4m
R v L'Hirondelle, canlii.ca/t/kfm4h
Bruno v Samson Cree Nation, canlii.ca/t/kfm4k
Piikani Nation v Raymond James Ltd., canlii.ca/t/kfm4l
#ABcourts
Shinksi v Alberta (College of Social Workers), canlii.ca/t/kfks7
Tam v Fong, canlii.ca/t/kfnxd
R v Boucher, canlii.ca/t/kfm4m
R v L'Hirondelle, canlii.ca/t/kfm4h
Bruno v Samson Cree Nation, canlii.ca/t/kfm4k
Piikani Nation v Raymond James Ltd., canlii.ca/t/kfm4l
#ABcourts
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Recent #ABKB judgments:
Shinksi v Alberta (College of Social Workers), canlii.ca/t/kfks7
Tam v Fong, canlii.ca/t/kfnxd
R v Boucher, canlii.ca/t/kfm4m
R v L'Hirondelle, canlii.ca/t/kfm4h
Bruno v Samson Cree Nation, canlii.ca/t/kfm4k
Piikani Nation v Raymond James Ltd., canlii.ca/t/kfm4l
#ABcourts
Shinksi v Alberta (College of Social Workers), canlii.ca/t/kfks7
Tam v Fong, canlii.ca/t/kfnxd
R v Boucher, canlii.ca/t/kfm4m
R v L'Hirondelle, canlii.ca/t/kfm4h
Bruno v Samson Cree Nation, canlii.ca/t/kfm4k
Piikani Nation v Raymond James Ltd., canlii.ca/t/kfm4l
#ABcourts
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👋 Hello Bluesky! We’re Access to Justice BC (A2JBC) — a network of intersectoral leaders and people with lived experience working together to make the justice system more people-centred.
Follow us for news, resources, and stories of innovation in BC and beyond⚖️ #accesstojustice #peoplecentredjustice
Follow us for news, resources, and stories of innovation in BC and beyond⚖️ #accesstojustice #peoplecentredjustice
September 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
👋 Hello Bluesky! We’re Access to Justice BC (A2JBC) — a network of intersectoral leaders and people with lived experience working together to make the justice system more people-centred.
Follow us for news, resources, and stories of innovation in BC and beyond⚖️ #accesstojustice #peoplecentredjustice
Follow us for news, resources, and stories of innovation in BC and beyond⚖️ #accesstojustice #peoplecentredjustice
Genuinely one of the most caring and hardest working humans I have known to grace the planet. Go Emma!
I completed the nomination process at City Hall this afternoon, which makes it official: my name will be on the ballot in the upcoming Elmwood-EK by-election!
September 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Genuinely one of the most caring and hardest working humans I have known to grace the planet. Go Emma!