Pulse
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July 14, 2025
Federal Court judge strikes SRL’s submission in employment dispute over AI hallucination citation
In another sign of AI’s growing impact on the law, the Federal Court has ordered that a self-represented respondent’s motion record be removed from a court file because it relied in part on a non-existent court decision hallucinated by an artificial intelligence (AI) research tool.
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July 14, 2025
BLG appoints Gus Karantzoulis head of specialized business law group
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has announced the appointment of Gus Karantzoulis as its national group head, specialized business law.
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July 14, 2025
Harinder Basra named Calgary managing partner at Bennett Jones
Bennett Jones has announced that Harinder Basra has been appointed managing partner of the Calgary office.
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July 14, 2025
Managing a family law practice on two tracks: Digital practices and court processes
As a family lawyer practising in Ontario, I find myself navigating two distinct worlds simultaneously. One world moves quickly, dynamically driven by digital tools, client expectations of immediacy, and the efficiency required to manage multiple cases effectively. The other world moves at a very different pace, governed by the established timelines, procedures and rhythms of the courts. Balancing these two realities is both a challenge and an essential skill for any lawyer aiming for professional success.
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July 14, 2025
The implications of my ice cream diet on law firm management
I have been overweight for a good long while. My wife, Maureen, is not shallow. She loves me exactly as I am. But she is smart, beautiful and talented, and her marketability far exceeds mine, so why take chances?
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July 11, 2025
Choosing a mediator/arbitrator: Balancing expertise v. bias
Choosing a mediator/arbitrator with subject-matter expertise requires extra care to avoid potential conflicts arising from existing professional relationships between the arbitrator, parties’ counsel and experts.
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July 11, 2025
Chris Zawadzki rejoins McCarthy Tétrault as partner
McCarthy Tétrault has welcomed Chris Zawadzki back to the firm as a partner in its business law group.
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July 11, 2025
Harper Grey adds two new associates
Vancouver-based firm Harper Grey has welcomed Rebecca Dales and Gavin Clark as associates.
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July 10, 2025
Too late to sue your lawyer? Understanding limitation periods, appropriate means standard
Timing is crucial when it comes to commencing any lawsuit, but it can become an even trickier consideration when thinking about suing prior counsel for professional negligence.
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July 10, 2025
Oyen Wiggs welcomes Alexandria Giesbrecht as an associate
Oyen Wiggs has announced that Alexandria (Lexi) Giesbrecht has joined the firm as an associate lawyer after summering and articling with the firm.