In-House Counsel
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April 11, 2024
Union drive at Amazon facilities in Vancouver area goes before B.C. Labour Relations Board
In a bid to organize the first Amazon facilities in the country, Canada’s largest private-sector union has filed two applications to the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (BCLRB).
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April 11, 2024
Ottawa unveils affordability measures to aid ‘first-time’ homebuyers, mortgage-strapped owners
The Trudeau government is proposing measures aimed at assisting “first-time” buyers to save for a home as well as helping cash-strapped owners hang on to their mortgaged homes.
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April 11, 2024
Top court affirms privacy rights for IP addresses
On March 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that an Internet Protocol (IP) address should be considered private. Police require judicial approval before asking for an IP address from an internet provider. This decision in R. v. Bykovets, 2024 SCC 6, made by a narrow majority of five judges, will likely spark more discussion in the future.
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 11, 2024
Where money laundering meets intellectual property
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, the concept of intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly significant. With advancements in technology and the growth of the global economy, the protection and enforcement of IP rights have become more crucial than ever.
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April 10, 2024
Dormant dilemma: Decoding Health Canada’s Canadian Reference Product definition
In a notice issued on Jan. 26, 2024, Health Canada provided crucial clarification regarding the implications of a drug’s “dormant” status on the drug product database.
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April 10, 2024
Using AI to bring value to organizations | Connie L. Braun and Juliana Saxberg
For every risk inherent in AI adoption, there is a counter-argument that AI has the potential to unlock benefits and solve real-world problems that have heretofore eluded human capability. Machine Learning technologies are already recognized to be advancing medical research and patient care, improving decision-making, mitigating climate change and distributing food aid more effectively, among other benefits.
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April 09, 2024
Mastering termination clauses: Navigating Ontario’s employment legal maze
Navigating the labyrinth of employment law can feel like tiptoeing through a legal minefield, particularly when it comes to termination clauses in Ontario.
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April 09, 2024
International arbitration conflicts of interest: Guideline updates
This article addresses the key changes to the International Bar Association’s Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration.
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April 08, 2024
Appeal Court deems universal life insurance policy is not income from property
In a decision expected by tax pundits to set a precedent, the Quebec taxman partially lost a legal battle after the Court of Appeal held that coverage provided by a universal life insurance policy does not constitute income from property even though it is a benefit for the insured taxpayer.