Can We Avoid Redundant Legal Phrases in Translation? Why Do Legal Translators Encounter Redundancy? Why do legal translators encounter terms like null and void or last will and testament that seem unnecessarily repetitive? A …
Balancing Tradition and Clarity in Legal Translation
Lawyerisms in Legal Translation: A Necessity or a Nuisance? Legal translation is a balancing act that aims to maintain faithfulness to the source text while meeting the needs of the …
Navigating the Complexities of Flexibility in Legal Translation
Flexibility in French-to-English Legal Translation: When Consistency Isn’t Absolute Navigating the Complexities of Flexibility in Legal Translation In French-to-English legal translation, the expectation is often for uniformity in phrasing and …
Bijural Language in Canadian Legal Document Translation
Bijural Language: Translating Legal Documents Across Canada’s Legal Systems Understanding Bijuralism in Canada Whenever I translate legal documents, one of my considerations in choosing appropriate terminology is the legal systems …
The Importance of Inclusive Language in Canadian Legal Writing and Translation
Inclusive Language in Canadian Legal Writing Inclusive language plays a crucial role in Canadian legal writing, ensuring that all individuals are respected and accurately represented in legal documents. This means …
Two Years Later: The Responsible Use of AI in Translation
ChatGPT Revisited Two Years Later: The Responsible Use of AI in Translation As we reach the two-year milestone since the mainstream release of ChatGPT and similar AI models, it’s time …
Benefits of Hiring a Certified Legal Translator
Why Hiring a Certified Legal Translator Is Essential for Accurate Legal Documents In today’s globalized world, hiring a certified legal translator is essential for ensuring the accuracy of legal documents …
Legal Localization: Beyond Translation
The Role of Legal Localization in Translation Legal localization goes beyond mere translation; its purpose is to adapt a given text to a country’s culture, customs and norms. As a …
Demystifying Consent for E-Commerce Under CAI Guidelines
Ensuring E-Commerce Compliance with Consent: A Practical Guide Concrete Steps for E-Commerce Businesses to Ensure Compliance with Consent The CAI recently outlined actionable steps for businesses to comply with Law …
Ensuring Confidentiality in Legal Translation
Safeguarding Confidentiality in Legal Translation Handling translation projects is a major responsibility, and one of the main obligations is to maintain confidentiality in legal translation. Why Confidentiality Matters in Legal …