Pulse
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February 11, 2025
Landmark U.S. copyright decision and its implications for AI and canadian copyright law
The legal profession has entered a new frontier in the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law. On Feb. 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued a landmark decision in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH v Ross Intelligence Inc, No 1:20-cv-613-SB, ruling in favour of Thomson Reuters in the first major fair use copyright case involving AI. The decision, which found that ROSS Intelligence unlawfully used Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw headnotes to train its legal AI research tool, raises profound questions about the future of AI training, data access, and copyright law.
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February 11, 2025
Koskie Minsky LLP expands with addition of senior litigator
Koskie Minsky LLP announced that senior litigator Robert Drake has joined the firm as part of the ongoing expansion of its commercial litigation practice.
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February 11, 2025
Pallett Valo grows its employment and labour practice
Pallett Valo LLP welcomes Zoya Alam who joined the firm’s Employment and Labour practice on February 10, 2025.
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February 10, 2025
C.J. Wagner says top court ‘exploring’ provision of mediation in cases where leave to appeal denied
Lawyers say they want to know specifics about the out-of-the-blue disclosure from Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner that he has asked his staff to “explore the possibility” of the top court providing “mediation” for litigants in cases where the apex court denies leave to appeal, and his suggestion that family law cases might lend themselves to a potential mediation initiative.
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February 10, 2025
B.C. law society priorities for 2025 ‘haven’t changed that much’ from last year: president
The Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) has held its first meeting of 2025, welcoming not only a new president but also a new CEO.
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February 10, 2025
Polley Faith announces newest partner
Polley Faith LLP has announced that Emily Young has been invited to the partnership.
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February 10, 2025
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers welcomes new associate
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein Lawyers has announced the addition of Emma Partridge as an associate.
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February 10, 2025
Beyond ethics and governance: When AI should (and shouldn’t) be used in law | Daniel J. Escott
Artificial intelligence has entrenched itself in the legal profession, with firms and courts adopting AI-driven tools for legal research, document automation, and even decision-making support. In response, the legal industry has rushed to develop ethical frameworks and governance models to ensure responsible AI use. Yet, for all the effort put into these guidelines, they leave an essential question unanswered: When should lawyers actually use AI? And, just as importantly, when shouldn’t they?
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February 10, 2025
The Sword of Damocles: Economic and political fallout of tariffs | Hodine Williams
Tariffs are often touted as a means to protect American jobs and industries, but their impact is far more nuanced. Let’s break down the winners and losers:
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February 07, 2025
How senior lawyers can leverage their juniors in business development and marketing | Gary Mitchell
Business development and marketing are critical in attracting and retaining clients in the highly competitive legal industry. Senior lawyers, often occupied with case strategy and client representation, can tap into the potential of their junior associates to build a stronger, more visible presence in the marketplace. By mentoring and collaborating with juniors, senior lawyers can expand their firm’s reach, enhance efficiency and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients. Here are ways senior lawyers can effectively leverage juniors for business development and marketing success.