Intellectual Property
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July 29, 2025
Trudeau Liberals increased diversity of federal benches; female jurists made biggest gains: report
The former Trudeau government’s nine-year push for diversity in federal appointments since 2016 saw big progress for female jurists — who now make up 49 per cent of all federally appointed judges — along with significant gains for jurists who self-identify as Indigenous, racialized, ethnic, 2SLGBTQI+ or as having a disability, according to the latest information from the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs.
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July 29, 2025
Norwich orders: A powerful tool for third-party disclosure
Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you wish to pursue legal recourse, but you hit a wall trying to identify the responsible party, secure critical evidence or locate assets. These situations might include where an anonymous person has taken money from your bank account or has been posting defamatory content about you online. In these circumstances, the information you need to identify this anonymous person is likely held by a third party, such as a bank or internet service provider, who may not be at liberty to simply hand over the information.
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July 23, 2025
G20 finance ministers discuss international tax reforms and debt relief framework in South Africa
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s 20 largest economies (G20) have concluded their third meeting of the year in Durban, South Africa, by endorsing several initiatives with potential legal and regulatory implications for international finance and taxation.
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July 22, 2025
Privacy class action trends: Perspectives from the U.S., U.K., Europe and Canada
Organizations that handle the collection, use and disclosure of data are paying closer attention to the growing risk of privacy class actions. As the cross-border transfer of data becomes a routine part of day-to-day operations, it has become more important than ever to take steps to mitigate privacy issues and reduce the risk of a class action lawsuit.
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July 21, 2025
Where law takes centre stage in musical theatre
Long a vivid platform for storytelling, musical theatre unravels complex, multifaceted human experiences. One of the fascinating dimensions explored over decades is the intersection of law and art — a realm where legal themes provide both conflict and resolution, hamper and catalyze dramatic evolution within narratives. Legal themes are woven into the fabric of musical theatre, offering unique insights into society, personal morality and the enduring struggle for justice.
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July 18, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal shuts down rare, longstanding film copyright reverse class action
For the second time, the Federal Court of Appeal has refused to certify a rare reverse class action proposed by Los Angeles-based film producer Voltage Pictures, setting aside the Federal Court’s finding that a class proceeding was the preferable procedure for resolving Voltage’s allegations that its film copyright was infringed through online sharing.
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July 18, 2025
The long arm of the law: Canadian court orders offshore gambling site to block Manitoba users
In a wake-up call for digital platforms offering online gaming services to Canadian consumers, a provincial court in Manitoba has issued a decision blocking a service provider for violating Canadian gambling laws.
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July 17, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $420,000 in AI-powered wearable gas detector for safety
Newfoundland and Labrador is providing $420,000 in funding to a company developing a wearable safety device that can detect multiple gases and enhance workplace safety in high-risk sectors, according to a release issued on July 16.
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July 17, 2025
Wide-open-door policy ‘is not how we roll,’ Federal Court of Appeal judge tells would-be interveners
The Federal Court of Appeal’s senior puisne judge says those applying to intervene at the national intermediate appellate court should ask themselves whether their presence “will advance our work.”
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July 17, 2025
Court revives Clearview AI class action, finds query-based class identification not ‘opt-in scheme’
The Federal Court of Appeal has revived a proposed class action against facial recognition firm Clearview AI, ruling that a process requiring potential class members to query the company to confirm their inclusion does not undermine the “opt-out” nature of Canadian class actions.