Business
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July 10, 2024
Review launched into CRA’s ‘last minute’ change of 2023 bare trust filing requirements
The taxpayers’ ombudsperson, François Boileau, has launched a systemic examination into whether the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) “respected taxpayers’ rights in its administration of bare trust filing requirements for the 2023 tax year.”
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July 10, 2024
RCMP charges federal consultant with $250K in overbilling to federal agencies
In an unusual move, the federal government has praised the RCMP for investigating an individual consultant who was subsequently charged for “fraudulently overbilling the Government of Canada” as part of an overall RCMP probe into an estimated $5 million in contractor overbilling.
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July 10, 2024
Court certifies class action against federal practice of holding immigration detainees in prisons
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action against the federal government over the use of provincial prisons to hold immigration detainees between 2016 and 2023.
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July 10, 2024
‘Arguable’ data custodian is liable for violation of privacy after breach: B.C. Court of Appeal
British Columbia’s highest court has breathed new life into a class action lawsuit over a privacy breach at a provincial transit authority, saying it is “at least arguable” that a data custodian who fails to adequately safeguard personal information in a data breach is liable for the statutory tort of violation of privacy.
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July 10, 2024
When the defendant is an ice cream store
The concept of a corporation as a legal entity is far from simplistic. The principle of deterrence, which has a limited impact on individuals, can be a powerful tool for ensuring compliance in the complex world of businesses and government agencies.
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July 09, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal rejects gold commissioner's ruling in ownership dispute over gold waste rock
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal regarding the ownership of waste rock and tailings deposited in a lake that were found to contain traces of silver and gold.
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July 09, 2024
Muslim charity’s Charter case against CRA stalls again in wake of Ontario Court of Appeal ruling
A lawsuit launched by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) claiming that an extensive CRA audit violated the religious nonprofit’s Charter rights will remain on hold following a decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
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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
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.