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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I love that Bluesky has such a robust legal-journalistic culture now that we have at least three people live-posting this court hearing on the Minneapolis ICE deployment!
Follow @klasfeldreports.com @chrisgeidner.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social and no doubt others for the latest
Follow @klasfeldreports.com @chrisgeidner.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social and no doubt others for the latest
Judge:
"I appreciate that answer, Mr. Carter. I think it goes without saying that we’re in shockingly unusual times."
"I appreciate that answer, Mr. Carter. I think it goes without saying that we’re in shockingly unusual times."
January 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
I love that Bluesky has such a robust legal-journalistic culture now that we have at least three people live-posting this court hearing on the Minneapolis ICE deployment!
Follow @klasfeldreports.com @chrisgeidner.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social and no doubt others for the latest
Follow @klasfeldreports.com @chrisgeidner.bsky.social @rparloff.bsky.social and no doubt others for the latest
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Carney's full speech.
"We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false... This fiction was useful." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false... This fiction was useful." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News
Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
www.cbc.ca
January 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Carney's full speech.
"We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false... This fiction was useful." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false... This fiction was useful." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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NSRLP would like to congratulate our Board Chair, Noel Semple, for winning the 2025 Clawbies Slaw All-Stars award!
January 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
NSRLP would like to congratulate our Board Chair, Noel Semple, for winning the 2025 Clawbies Slaw All-Stars award!
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Stay tuned! We're preparing our first report on hearing from children in #court matters that affect them. Learn about the project at alri.ualberta.ca/portfolio-it... #FamilyLaw #Children #Family #Custody #Youth
Voice Of The Child In Family Court Matters
Background
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (Convention) was adopted by the United Nations in 1989 and ratified by Canada in 1991. According to the Convention, children have a right to partic...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Stay tuned! We're preparing our first report on hearing from children in #court matters that affect them. Learn about the project at alri.ualberta.ca/portfolio-it... #FamilyLaw #Children #Family #Custody #Youth
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I made the cut for best newsletter/substack
Clawbies 2025: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/claw...
Clawbies 2025: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/claw...
Clawbies 2025: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Canadian Law Blog Awards
And so here we are – New Year’s Eve 2025, the end of an extraordinary and turbulent year whose passage many of us will be happy to celebrate, as we equally fervently welcome the hope and potential …
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December 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I made the cut for best newsletter/substack
Clawbies 2025: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/claw...
Clawbies 2025: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Canadian Law Blog Awards www.clawbies.ca/2025/12/claw...
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This year's @ablawg.bsky.social year in review post has lots to say about the state of democracy in Alberta and elsewhere, a major theme on the blog this year. Wishing all our readers a 2026 in which state actors are held to the highest standards of democratic accountability and justice.
Here's ABLawg’s 2025 year in review. I retired several yrs ago but am still an active contributor to the Faculty’s blog on developments on law and policy in Alberta.
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg Year in Review 2025
By: Admin PDF Version: ABlawg Year in Review 2025 As is tradition, ABlawg closes 2025 with a summary of highlights over the past 12 months, including some statistics, examples of ABlawg impact, and…
ablawg.ca
December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This year's @ablawg.bsky.social year in review post has lots to say about the state of democracy in Alberta and elsewhere, a major theme on the blog this year. Wishing all our readers a 2026 in which state actors are held to the highest standards of democratic accountability and justice.
Pleased to say the finalized #clawbies2025 awards post is now scheduled for 6 AM EST tomorrow morning. You'll be able to read about all the winners on Clawbies.ca
@jordanfurlong.com @parallaxinfo.bsky.social
@jordanfurlong.com @parallaxinfo.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Pleased to say the finalized #clawbies2025 awards post is now scheduled for 6 AM EST tomorrow morning. You'll be able to read about all the winners on Clawbies.ca
@jordanfurlong.com @parallaxinfo.bsky.social
@jordanfurlong.com @parallaxinfo.bsky.social
"Ngai Pindell stepping down as Allard Law Dean in summer 2026"
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Ngai Pindell stepping down as Allard Law Dean in summer 2026"
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There's one more day to make your Clawbie nominations, please let us know what Canadian legal blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts you've been paying attention to this year by posting here with the #clawbies2025 hashtag. The deadline is Dec. 15 (for more information: www.clawbies.ca).
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
There's one more day to make your Clawbie nominations, please let us know what Canadian legal blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts you've been paying attention to this year by posting here with the #clawbies2025 hashtag. The deadline is Dec. 15 (for more information: www.clawbies.ca).
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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.
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
.@jordanfurlong.com, @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
.@jordanfurlong.com, @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
.@jordanfurlong.com, @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!