The Complete Brief
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October 15, 2025
Debi Sutin joins Sotos as partner in commercial and corporate group
Debi Sutin has joined Sotos as a partner and brings to the role decades of extensive experience advising Canadian and international clients on franchising, licensing, and distribution matters, corporate and commercial law, and mergers &acquisitions. According to a statement from the firm, Sutin has served as co-chair of the Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference, actively contributes to the Canadian Franchise Association, the International Franchise Association, and the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising.
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October 15, 2025
Canadian victims of $15M U.S.-based fraud encouraged to seek compensation
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is encouraging B.C. victims of a U.S.-based $15 million pyramid and Ponzi scheme to file their claims with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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October 15, 2025
CSA extends deadline for ETF regulation feedback
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has decided to extend its call for comment for the consultation on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) regulatory framework.
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October 15, 2025
Accountants’ work and legal privilege: What practitioners need to know
The question of whether an accountant’s work can be protected under legal privilege is a key consideration for both tax professionals and litigators. In the recent decision of Lewis v. WestJet Airlines Ltd., 2025 BCSC 1565 (Lewis v. WestJet), the British Columbia Supreme Court examined this issue in a dispute over the production of numerous EY documents created between 2016 and 2021, including reports, working papers, correspondence and invoices. WestJet claimed privilege over certain materials.
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October 15, 2025
New interpretation bulletins issued by Canada’s lobbying commissioner are unconstitutional
In a news release dated July 16, 2025, the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada issued two new interpretation bulletins.
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October 15, 2025
Is Doug Ford endorsing vigilantism?
Starting around 2020–2021, police departments in British Columbia, especially in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna reported sharp increases in repeat property crimes, assaults, and random stranger attacks downtown. Police chiefs and mayors described a pattern of people being arrested but released back onto the street within hours.
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October 15, 2025
Ontario courts launch new digital filing platform for civil, family cases in Toronto
Ontario’s trial courts have launched a new digital transformation initiative for the Toronto region.
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October 14, 2025
AI in criminal law practice: Risks, realities, and practical applications
AI has made a lot of news in the past few years. It can generate music, do homework and even be your girlfriend. Law hasn’t been immune to the AI craze, either. However, there have been challenges in successfully integrating AI into law practices.
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October 15, 2025
Danijel Augustinovic joins Hodgson Russ
Cross border banking and finance practice lawyer Danijel Augustinovic has joined the banking & finance practice at Hodgson Russ LLP, according to an announcement by the firm.
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October 15, 2025
Removal, oversight and accountability of attorneys in Ontario
When a person loses the ability to manage their finances or personal care, a power of attorney can become a powerful tool. It allows someone — the attorney — to step into the grantor’s shoes and make critical decisions about their property, health and daily life. But with power comes responsibility, and sometimes, abuse.