Pulse
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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
The Ontario Land Tribunal: A gradual erosion of access to justice | Brian Cook
Once upon a time in Ontario, there was a robust tribunal system dedicated to environmental and planning issues. While by no means perfect, the system featured adjudicators who had subject matter and dispute resolution expertise. It was possible for citizens and community groups to appeal local land use decisions to what is now the Ontario Land Tribunal and participate in hearings by presenting oral testimony and making submissions.
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October 30, 2024
2 new associates join Folger, Rubinoff
Recent news releases from Folger, Rubinoff LLP announced the addition of Anja Perc and Luisa D’Alessio as associates in the firm’s litigation and employment and labour practices, respectively.
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October 30, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced for B.C.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointments of Peter H. Edelmann as justice of appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and Scott Morishita as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 30, 2024
The latest law firm scam | Murray Gottheil
There is an old story about a young man who, after finally meeting the love of his life following years searching the globe for his one true soulmate, took his girlfriend’s hands in his own one starlit summer evening, stared deeply into her beautiful eyes and whispered to her in a husky, excited voice: “Since I met you, I can’t eat. I can’t drink. I can’t sleep … I’m completely broke.”
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October 29, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Tax Court
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Laurie A. Goldbach as a judge of the Tax Court of Canada, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 29, 2024
2 judicial appointments announced for Ontario
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointments of Lisa A. Wannamaker and Robin A. Bellows as judges of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, an Oct. 28 news release announced.
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October 29, 2024
Navigating conveyancing transactions in the age of money laundering: The role of technology
The conveyancing process, essential for transferring property ownership, has become increasingly complex in the face of heightened concerns about money laundering. As financial crime becomes more sophisticated, real estate transactions are often used as vehicles for illicit activities. In this context, technology emerges as a crucial ally for legal professionals, helping to streamline processes, enhance security and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This article explores the impact of technology on conveyancing transactions in the current regulatory landscape.
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October 29, 2024
Enforcing termination clauses efficiently: Datastealth and Rule 21 | Gabriel Latner
It seems like every couple of years there’s a court decision that sparks a flurry of blog posts and articles about how this is a “wake-up call” and employers need to update their termination clauses to avoid having them declared unenforceable.
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October 28, 2024
Judicial appointment announced for Nova Scotia
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of D. Shane Russell as a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Sydney, an Oct. 28 news release announced.