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 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 14, 2026
Ontario has unveiled the framework for a “playbook” on attracting and building data centres in the province and wants to get public input on its recommendations.
August 12, 2026
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Geneviève Cotnam, who once recalled “my career as a lawyer didn’t always provide a smooth sailing to the bench,” is Quebec's new top judge, succeeding Quebec Court of Appeal Chief Justice Manon Savard who became a part-time (supernumerary) judge on Aug. 10.
August 10, 2026
A Nova Scotia man is considering legal action after being found “factually innocent” of child pornography offences that resulted from authorities mistakenly linking him to an online username belonging to someone else.
August 05, 2026
Marks & Clerk has promoted Wilfred So to partner, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
August 04, 2026
The Federal Court has approved a class action settlement relating to alleged privacy breaches of Government of Canada online accounts, including the Canada Revenue Agency’s “My Account” and “Represent a Client” accounts, My Service Canada accounts and other accounts accessed using GCKey.
August 04, 2026
Nova Scotia’s provincial court is beginning work on an electronic filing and digital document management system for those frequenting the court. According to a recent news release, work on the court’s “digital transformation” will start immediately.
July 31, 2026
Tristan Tremblay has joined Langlois’ litigation group in Quebec City.
July 30, 2026
William Deneault-Rouillard has joined Langlois’s business law group in Montreal.