In-House Counsel
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July 10, 2024
RCMP charges federal consultant with $250K in overbilling to federal agencies
In an unusual move, the federal government has praised the RCMP for investigating an individual consultant who was subsequently charged for “fraudulently overbilling the Government of Canada” as part of an overall RCMP probe into an estimated $5 million in contractor overbilling.
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July 10, 2024
Record-breaking heatwave warnings, employer advice on keeping outdoor workers safe
As provinces across the country struggle with soaring temperatures, many are experiencing an increase in heatwaves. Ontario has been hit hard with its fair share of extreme waves, and now B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan are also witnessing record-breaking heatwaves, posing a significant threat to outdoor workers.
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July 10, 2024
‘Arguable’ data custodian is liable for violation of privacy after breach: B.C. Court of Appeal
British Columbia’s highest court has breathed new life into a class action lawsuit over a privacy breach at a provincial transit authority, saying it is “at least arguable” that a data custodian who fails to adequately safeguard personal information in a data breach is liable for the statutory tort of violation of privacy.
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July 10, 2024
PATENTS — Defences to infringement — Lack of essential element
Appeal by appellants from dismissal by federal court of its patent infringement action on motion for summary trial against respondent. The appellants claimed that the respondents infringed their 085 patent for a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility by using the patented invention.
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July 10, 2024
Tribunals and decision makers: Is their use of AI unfair?
The Canadian administrative state is under strain.
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July 09, 2024
Muslim charity’s Charter case against CRA stalls again in wake of Ontario Court of Appeal ruling
A lawsuit launched by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) claiming that an extensive CRA audit violated the religious nonprofit’s Charter rights will remain on hold following a decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal.
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July 09, 2024
Due diligence tips for investing in AI companies
Investment banks and private equity firms are increasingly captivated by the lucrative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) companies. However, the dynamic and complex nature of AI technology, alongside the continuously evolving regulatory landscape, demands meticulous due diligence to thoroughly understand the potential risks and benefits. Specialized legal due diligence, focusing on the unique characteristics of AI companies, is vital for an accurate evaluation of these investment opportunities.
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July 08, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds Privacy Act claims against Capital One in certifying class action
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the certification of a class action against financial services giant Capital One over a 2019 data breach that affected six million Canadians, ruling that it was not plain and obvious that Privacy Act claims against the company as a data custodian were bound to fail.
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July 08, 2024
Call for change: Alberta court identifies need for new rules for appeals of applications judges
The Court of King’s Bench, in Lesenko v. Wild Rose Ready Mix Ltd., 2024 ABKB 333, has sent a clear message to the Rules of Court Committee and the Alberta Court of Appeal about the need for new standard-of-review rules for appeals of applications judges.
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July 08, 2024
Alarm company mishandled breach complaints, but no ‘real risk of significant harm’: Commission
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) recently published its Report of Findings following an investigation into Company Home, an alarm-monitoring company that works with authorized dealers to sell the systems to customers.