The Complete Brief
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March 02, 2026
Dentons Canada names new energy group leaders
Dentons Canada has appointed partners Bernard (Bernie) Roth and Hazel Saffery to lead its national energy group in Calgary, according to the firm.
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March 02, 2026
Emergence of a ‘New Iran’: Legal implications of a democratic transition
In early 2026, as Iran experienced widespread unrest amid economic collapse and inflation (exacerbated by the recent bombings by the U.S. and Isreal), Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, outlined a comprehensive vision for a post-Islamic Republic “New Iran.”
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March 02, 2026
Matthew Boswell joins Norton Rose Fulbright as partner
Matthew Boswell, Canada’s former Commissioner of Competition, has joined Norton Rose Fulbright Canada as a partner in its antitrust and competition practice in Ottawa, according to the firm.
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March 02, 2026
Assessing Ontario tax increases, deadlines and relief options
Property owners in Toronto and across Ontario face a number of important developments in 2026 that may impact their tax obligations. This bulletin outlines the City of Toronto’s proposed tax rate adjustments, notes important deadlines for tax relief applications and provides guidance on managing Ontario’s property tax obligations in the coming year.
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March 02, 2026
B.C.’s regulatory changes aim to improve permitting process
The Government of British Columbia has updated its permitting regulations to support “homebuilding, wildfire recovery, site restoration and local economies,” according to a news release.
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March 02, 2026
Septuagenarian lawyer’s AI caution: Requires child supervision
Can you teach an old boomer lawyer new tricks?
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March 02, 2026
APPEALS - Misapprehension of or failure to consider evidence - Publication bans and confidentiality orders
Appeal by appellant from conviction for sexual assault. The appellant was charged with historical sexual offences. At trial, he denied the allegations but was found guilty of sexual interference and sexual assault against two of the complainants.
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March 02, 2026
Decision to drop charges in home-intrusion case reinforces self defence contextual in Canada
Charges were withdrawn this week against Jeremy David McDonald in Kawartha Lakes. An earlier indication that the charge might be dropped emerged after the Toronto Star reported that McDonald’s lawyer, Steven Norton, said the case had been adjourned to allow the standard review of evidence and discussions, including whether there is a reasonable prospect of conviction. The decision to charge McDonald had reignited a familiar, emotionally charged debate: how far can Canadians go in defending themselves at home?
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February 27, 2026
Canada announces $1.55 billion for Jordan’s Principle
Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty has announced that the federal government is committing $1.55 billion to renew Jordan’s Principle until March 31, 2027.
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February 27, 2026
Court upholds dismissal of trademarks for confusion with Hershey’s Kisses
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a chocolate company’s appeal arguing that SWISSKISS trademarks it sought to register would not be confused with Hershey’s Kisses.