The Complete Brief
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July 09, 2024
Legal scholar ‘would be surprised’ if Ontario ruling on parenting orders not followed elsewhere
Ontario’s top court has ruled a judge was wrong to issue a parenting order under the Divorce Act for a 26-year-old man with Down syndrome because he did not participate in the hearing.
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July 09, 2024
The problems of dying intestate with minor children
A person who dies “intestate” is one who dies without leaving a valid will. A valid will provides for who should administer the estate, who should benefit from the estate and the terms on which the beneficiaries inherit. If you die without a will in place, your estate will be governed by intestacy laws, which may not reflect your wishes.
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July 09, 2024
Navigating legal privilege in cyber incident response: Lessons from the LifeLabs data breach
The limits of client-solicitor and litigation privilege over internal reports and expert evaluations conducted in the wake of a cybersecurity incident were considered by the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in LifeLabs LP v Information and Privacy Commr. (Ontario) 2024 ONSC 2194.
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July 09, 2024
Legacy of Sister Elaine MacInnes | Cathy Manuel
What do Robin Williams, Nina Simone and Sister Elaine MacInnes have in common? They are all alumni of the Julliard School in New York who used their respective talents and platforms to advocate for social change and personal growth, each in their own unique way.
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July 09, 2024
Due diligence tips for investing in AI companies
Investment banks and private equity firms are increasingly captivated by the lucrative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) companies. However, the dynamic and complex nature of AI technology, alongside the continuously evolving regulatory landscape, demands meticulous due diligence to thoroughly understand the potential risks and benefits. Specialized legal due diligence, focusing on the unique characteristics of AI companies, is vital for an accurate evaluation of these investment opportunities.
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July 09, 2024
Crawley MacKewn Brush expands with new associate
Cristina Borbely joined the litigation practice at Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP as an associate, a recent news release from the firm announced.
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July 09, 2024
Pallett Valo grows litigation practice with new hire
Lucas Savini joined the litigation practice at Pallett Valo LLP, a recent news release from the firm announced.
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July 09, 2024
SALE OF LAND — Agreement of purchase and sale — Acceptance — What constitutes
Appeal by Cox from trial judge’s finding that he repudiated a valid and enforceable real estate agreement with Precision Forest Industries Ltd., (Precision) and that their jointly retained solicitor, third-party respondent Shynkar, did not breach the standard of care expected of a solicitor in the circumstances.
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July 09, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal decision weighs victim’s behaviour in decreasing sentence
On the evening of Jan. 6, 2020, 18-year-old Courtney Engelina Gruninger became yet another drunk driving statistic, the Lethbridge Herald reported on March 8, 2023.
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July 08, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds Privacy Act claims against Capital One in certifying class action
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the certification of a class action against financial services giant Capital One over a 2019 data breach that affected six million Canadians, ruling that it was not plain and obvious that Privacy Act claims against the company as a data custodian were bound to fail.