Civil Litigation
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November 15, 2024
CRTC announces public consultations on Canadian content and radio station rules
Canada’s broadcasting regulator has announced public consultations on the definition of Canadian content for TV and online streaming services and more flexible rules for radio stations.
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November 15, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal allows appeal relating to definition of sub-contractor in insurance policy
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling in an insurance dispute, concluding that the judge erred in interpreting the definition of “sub-contractors” pursuant to an insurance policy relating to defence costs of third-party claims.
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November 15, 2024
Newfoundland moves to keep police equipment away from public
In response to what remains Canada’s deadliest mass shooting, Newfoundland and Labrador is proposing legislation that would keep police equipment, uniforms and cruisers out of the public’s hands.
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November 15, 2024
Court of Appeal upholds finding that insurer waived its policy requirement of sworn ‘proof of loss’
In Stewart v. Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co., 2024 ONCA 730, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered whether the trial judge made an error in concluding that the insurer had underpaid its policyholder for personal property damages arising out of a fire.
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November 15, 2024
Wait training | Marcel Strigberger
I’m mad as hell and I’m not waiting any longer! This was the reaction expressed by a lawyer colleague of mine, Franklin, after his doctor kept him waiting for over two hours. He bellowed, “I should send him a bill for my wasted time.”
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November 15, 2024
AI in the courtroom: Canadian Judicial Council’s new guidelines
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Canadian courts are under increasing pressure to address its impact. While some view AI as a possible threat to the rule of law and democracy within Canada’s justice system, AI also holds promise for enhancing court operations, reducing workloads, supporting judicial functions and improving access to justice.
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November 15, 2024
Regulatory discrimination is authorized | Sara Blake
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that a regulation may discriminate among regulated entities for regulatory purposes: TransAlta Generation Partnership v. Alberta, 2024 SCC 37.
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November 14, 2024
Federal government faces proposed class action over abuse of Indigenous children at group homes
The federal government is set to face another proposed class action concerning its historic policy of removing Indigenous children from their communities and families so they could attend provincially- and territorially-run group homes.
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November 14, 2024
Competition Bureau: Experts call for more transparency in AI systems, new regulations
Experts have called for greater transparency in artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as well as new regulatory frameworks to address challenges posed by AI, according to a Nov. 13 release issued by the Competition Bureau.
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November 14, 2024
Proposed $2.1M settlement reached in Dell data theft class action
A proposed $2.1 million settlement has been reached in a class action launched against Dell for compensation for data thefts conducted by one of the computer giant's former service providers, Halifax-based class counsel Wagners Law Firm has announced.