Personal Injury
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October 31, 2024
AI’s (in)ability to reason and what it means for lawyers
One of the most difficult aspects of my role at Fasken is telling lawyers that their great idea for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their practice is not possible today and may not be possible for some time to come. (Note: Although not all AI is generative AI, for the purpose of this article, they’ll be used largely interchangeably as they often are in day-to-day life.)
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October 30, 2024
CFIA plant milk probe finds processor did not implement certain food safety protocols
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that it has concluded its investigation related to the recall of Silk and Great Value plant-based refrigerated beverages that killed three people due to contamination.
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October 29, 2024
Unifor calls for intimate partner violence epidemic legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador’s minister of Justice and Public Safety and the minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality met with Unifor representatives who are advocating for the declaration that intimate partner violence (IPV) is an epidemic in the province. Unifor is Canada's largest private sector union.
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October 29, 2024
New ‘pathway’ to permanent residence opens for families of those killed in downing of Flight PS752
Ottawa has opened the door wider to permanent residence for families of Canadians and a number of others who died almost five years ago when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) was shot down by two Iranian surface-to-air missiles, killing all 176 people aboard, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents of Canada.
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October 28, 2024
Family violence against kids, youths and seniors hits highwater mark in 2023: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada has painted a troubling statistical picture of the trends in family violence that were reported to police last year.
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October 28, 2024
The legalities and liabilities of short-term rentals in Alberta
In recent years, the rise of online vacation rental platforms like Airbnb has revolutionized the travel industry worldwide. In Alberta, these rental properties have become increasingly popular given the flexibility and diverse range of accommodations available for those seeking an alternative to traditional hotels.
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October 24, 2024
Small business owners report significant increase in criminal incidents, says CFIB report
Only a third of Canadian small-business owners say they’re happy with the support they’re getting from local police forces to address an apparent increase in criminal incidents affecting them, according to a recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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October 24, 2024
N.S. lawyer lauds ‘community’ response to mental health, addictions crises
A Nova Scotia lawyer is praising his province’s launch of a pilot project that will provide non-police, “community-led” response to those in mental health or addictions crisis.
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October 24, 2024
Neurodiversity in the workplace
Understanding neurodiversity and recognizing how witnesses process information and communicate can significantly impact the fairness and success of a workplace investigation.
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October 23, 2024
Ontario NDP, privacy commissioner unveil measures to improve safety of school children, educators
Members of Ontario’s Official Opposition NDP and the province’s information and privacy commissioner have announced separate initiatives aimed at improving the safety of school children and educators.