Natural Resources
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December 03, 2024
Harnessing AI in wind energy: Risks, opportunities, and the role of contractual clarity
The passage of Bill C-49 and amendments to Nova Scotia’s Accord Acts signal a significant opportunity for offshore wind energy investment in the province. As Nova Scotia strives to establish itself as a global leader in offshore wind, understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) can optimize operations and address project-specific risks is critical to success. Major investments are anticipated in the coming years, making it essential for stakeholders to explore AI-driven solutions to maintain competitiveness with leading jurisdictions.
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December 02, 2024
Transport Canada faces possible class action over alleged water contamination in Newfoundland town
A proposed class action against Transport Canada has been filed in the Federal Court concerning microplastic forever chemicals found in the drinking water of a Newfoundland and Labrador community.
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December 02, 2024
Federal Court dismisses beekeepers’ class action over U.S. bee package import prohibition
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action brought by commercial beekeepers over Canada’s alleged negligence in prohibiting imports of live honeybee packages from the continental United States after 2006.
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November 29, 2024
Alberta taking Ottawa to court over Impact Assessment Act for the second time
Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over Ottawa’s legislation outlining the process for assessing the impact of resource projects.
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November 28, 2024
B.C., other defendants agree to pay $4.5M to settle 2013 Lemon Creek fuel spill class actions
Class actions related to a 2013 fuel spill in the Slocan Valley in British Columbia's West Kootenays region are nearing resolution with an agreement by the B.C. government and other defendants to pay $4.5 million to settle all related claims.
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November 28, 2024
Proposed securities class action filed regarding alleged misrepresentation of $200M
A proposed securities class action has been filed against Exro Technologies Inc., a clean technology company for electric vehicles, arising from a merger transaction that allegedly misrepresented projected information of over $200 million in revenue for 2024.
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November 27, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: what lawyers really think about their profession
Find out what lawyers really think about their profession in Law360 Canada Pulse’s Lawyer Satisfaction Survey.
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November 26, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: stress remains significant issue for lawyers
A recent survey of the legal profession is showing high levels of satisfaction with things like collegiality and collaboration at their firms and opportunities for advancement, but there is one issue that continues to remain a problem and has no easy fix — stress.
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November 25, 2024
Canadian trade probe targets Vietnam to protect $140M container trailer market
Canada is locking horns with Vietnam in the $5.6 billion global market for container chassis — specialized trailers for shipping containers that play a crucial role in the global intermodal transportation system.
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November 25, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: majority of lawyers say they are satisfied with their jobs
A recent survey of lawyers is indicating overall satisfaction with many aspects of the profession, despite some lingering concerns about things like stress and compensation.