The Complete Brief
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January 07, 2026
Churn through associates if you must, but at least do it well
Back before today’s young lawyers were born, law firms and new lawyers had an unwritten social contract.
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January 07, 2026
Indeterminate sentence upheld despite Gladue appeal
We are all familiar with the fact that trials of Indigenous accused require reviewing what have been called Gladue principles, which can lead to a shorter sentence (R. v. Gladue, [1999] 1 S.C.R. 688). How those principles play out when a court reviews a dangerous offender application was recently the focus of a Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision (R. v. Sewap, 2025 SKCA 114).
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January 07, 2026
SECURITIES COMMISSIONS - Investigations and examinations
Appeal by Binance Holdings Limited from investigation decisions by the Ontario Securities Commission and the Divisional Court. The Commission launched an investigation into Binance’s business relating to alleged violations of the Securities Act, which included trading in securities without registration or exemption.
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January 07, 2026
An update on copyright, industrial design and breach of confidence developments in 2025
The past year has brought a wave of developments in copyright, industrial design and breach of confidence law, driven in part by the rapid evolution of generative AI and shifting regulatory landscapes. This update highlights notable decisions, legislative trends and policy shifts shaping this environment in 2025.
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January 06, 2026
Transport Canada replaces lifetime pleasure craft licences with five-year renewals
Transport Canada has modified the regulations governing recreational boat licensing to limit the validity of pleasure craft licences (PCLs) to five years, replacing the previous lifetime licensing system, according to a release.
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January 06, 2026
Feds accepting project proposals to promote workplace diversity, inclusivity
The federal government is calling for project proposals that will help create safer, more inclusive and equitable workplaces in federally regulated private sectors. The focus will be on preventing harassment and violence, removing systemic barriers and improving workplace culture.
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January 06, 2026
Trade minister to visit Gulf region to promote Canadian trade and investment
Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be visiting Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a Canadian senior-level business delegation from Jan. 7 to 14. He intends to meet with government officials and business leaders to strengthen economic partnerships in the Gulf region.
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January 06, 2026
Parlee McLaws names Guy Valle partner
Parlee McLaws LLP has announced that Guy Valle has joined the firm’s partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 06, 2026
Gowling WLG Canada welcomes 11 new partners
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP has welcomed 11 lawyers to its partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
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January 06, 2026
Law Firm Owner Success Guide: How can a legal playbook help scale your law firm?
Scaling a law firm comes with unique challenges. Many attorneys and firm leaders face law firm growth challenges that hinder efficiency and ultimately limit profitability. Without a solid framework in place, firms can struggle to maintain service quality and streamline operations, resulting in lost time and resources.