June 01, 2026
The Federal Court has dismissed a motion by JTI-Macdonald Corp. to compel the disclosure of additional records in its challenge to the federal tobacco cost-recovery regime, reaffirming that Rule 317 of the Federal Courts Rules is not a discovery mechanism.
June 01, 2026
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a nuclear labs company challenging the quashing of a permit issued by the environment minister for the construction of a radioactive waste disposal facility.
June 01, 2026
Running a law firm demands constant decision-making. Should you invest in technology or focus on hiring? Should you prioritize client acquisition or deepen existing relationships? Should you build a premium brand or compete on price?
June 01, 2026
The B.C. government is asking for public input on the future of child care in the province.
June 01, 2026
As Ontario’s innovation ecosystem becomes increasingly competitive and technology-driven, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a critical business asset rather than merely a legal consideration. While many companies invest heavily in product development, software, branding and research, relatively few take proactive steps to identify, protect and commercialize the intangible assets they create.
June 01, 2026
After a jury trial, an accused, A.S., facing two counts of sexual assault, one count of invitation to sexual touching and one count of indecent exposure to a person under 16, was convicted. He opted for a trial by judge and jury, the most expensive mode of trial for a non-legally aided accused.
June 01, 2026
According to a recent survey by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), nearly “three-quarters of businesses are highly aware of their privacy responsibilities, and two-thirds are highly prepared to respond to a data breach involving personal information.”
June 01, 2026
The Quebec Superior Court has set aside a decision of a labour arbitrator because the arbitrator’s reasons were written with the assistance of artificial intelligence: Assn des ressources intermédiaires d’hébergement du Québec (ARIHQ) c. Santé Québec - Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, 2026 QCCS 1360.
June 01, 2026
The Yukon government has appointed Kurt Dieckmann as chair of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, effective May 29.
June 01, 2026
My partner Sid was great at remembering names and faces. At one networking event, 15 people introduced themselves, said something about their area of specialty and shared something about their personal lives. After everyone had spoken, Sid said something like, “Let’s see if I have got this right,” and then repeated the details that everyone had provided.