The Complete Brief
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September 09, 2025
The truth about consequences
“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” — Bruce Barton, American author and ad exec
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September 09, 2025
Taking security over digital assets in Canada: The question can no longer be ignored
In secured financing transactions, lenders have long relied on a broad spectrum of collateral classes, and over time have progressively incorporated new forms of financial innovation. In recent years, the composition of collateral pools is again shifting.
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September 08, 2025
Court restores denial of patent reinstatement, affirms patent agent due care obligation
The Federal Court of Appeal has restored a decision denying a request to reinstate a patent application, confirming that the obligation to exercise due care to prevent patent abandonment applies to both the applicant and its patent agent.
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September 08, 2025
N.S. judge extols virtues of province’s new bail court
A top judge in Nova Scotia says the province’s new dedicated bail court will produce “long-term benefits” for the criminal justice system.
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September 08, 2025
Stronger laws required to protect Canadian health data
Canada needs more robust legislation to prevent electronic health records from being accessed and potentially used by foreign entities.
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September 08, 2025
Atlantic Canada to receive $80 million from tariff response program
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that $80 million from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) will be dedicated to businesses in Atlantic Canada, including the seafood, manufacturing and steel sectors.
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September 08, 2025
Appeal Court reduces sentence for man with cognitive challenges, upholds sexual assault conviction
In a case involving sexual interference and assault, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the conviction against Chad Storey but reduced his six-year sentence to four years and three months to reflect the appellant’s cognitive disability in a decision released on Aug. 28.
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September 08, 2025
Court orders CRA to redetermine taxes for U.S. citizen living in Canada
The Federal Court has remitted a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) decision for redetermination in a case where the employer of a U.S. citizen living in Canada withheld taxes from her pay for U.S. governments.
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September 08, 2025
Justice Amy Peck joins B.C. Supreme Court as associate judge
A new associate judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, according to an announcement from the province. Justice Amy Peck’s appointment was effective Sept. 5, 2025, and she will be located in Vancouver.
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September 08, 2025
DLA Piper adds Jerónimo Zabala as foreign legal consultant
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has announced that Jerónimo Zabala has joined its Toronto office as a foreign legal consultant.