August 19, 2026
The United States has delayed the implementation of new tariffs on Canadian goods by three days as the two countries continue discussions to resolve outstanding trade issues, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement issued on Aug. 18.
August 19, 2026
The growing burdens that generative AI misuse in court is imposing on lawyers, litigants and courts are illustrated by a recent Nova Scotia Court of Appeal judgment that threw out a self-represented litigant’s appeal following his use of uncertified AI-generated trial transcripts containing multiple inaccuracies that opposing counsel identified through vigilant verification.
August 19, 2026
The Competition Bureau has announced that it has requested the Competition Tribunal to block Nortera Foods’ proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada’s brands Green Giant and Le Sieur as it would disrupt competition in the industry. Nortera’s brands include Del Monte and Arctic Gardens.
August 19, 2026
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has reduced the damages awarded to a car accident victim for loss of future earning capacity by $350,000, finding that the trial judge erroneously relied on a salary assumption she had expressly rejected.
August 19, 2026
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published its annual year-in-review report, outlining progress made during the first year of its 2025-2028 business plan. It said that during the year, the CSA reduced unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong investor protection.
August 19, 2026
The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) is calling on the provincial government to deal with what it calls the “unintended consequences” of the auto insurance changes that came into effect on Canada Day.
August 19, 2026
Fasken has appointed Christine Tabbert as general counsel in Toronto.
August 19, 2026
Cox & Palmer has welcomed seven associates across its New Brunswick offices, all of whom were called to the bar in 2026.
August 19, 2026
Dropouts can teach lawyers a good deal about personal and professional success.
August 19, 2026
In this case, the principal issue seems to have become whether the defendant’s operation of the Temu platform amounted to copyright infringement or was protected by the hosting defence. On a more practical level, title to the copyrights in issue was a key factor.