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April 11, 2024
A plea for civil discourse in high-conflict parenting disputes | Gary Joseph
NOTICE TO THE FAMILY LAW BAR: I am not and will not be a vessel through which hateful, demonizing accusations will be channelled in high-conflict parenting disputes. Please join me on this side of the issue.
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April 10, 2024
New partner announced at Henein Hutchison
Brian Studniberg was recently promoted to partner at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, a news release from the firm announced.
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April 10, 2024
Lawyers: AI for risk management and fraud detection
In our recent article “For lawyers: Safeguarding reputation using AI,” we talked about how lawyers can safeguard their professional reputations using artificial intelligence (AI).
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April 10, 2024
Section 33:The national pacifier | Tega Adjara
Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, commonly known as the notwithstanding clause, has long been a contentious provision within Canada’s constitutional framework. This paper contends that the time has come to abolish s. 33 from the Charter, especially in light of the rising tide of global populism. As populist movements gain momentum worldwide, the need to protect democratic values and individual rights becomes increasingly urgent.
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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
Leadership changes announced at Cassels
Ryan Jacobs and Jonathan Sherman have been selected to serve as co-chairs of the executive committee at Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP while Jennifer Wasylyk will be the new deputy managing partner, a press release from the firm reported.
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April 09, 2024
Two new judges appointed to B.C. court
British Columbia appointed Mandy Klein and Sabena Thompson to the provincial court, a news release from the Ministry of the Attorney General announced.
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April 08, 2024
Feds invest $2.4 billion in AI, including new office of AI and Data Commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $2.4 billion package to accelerate job growth in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
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April 08, 2024
Chief Justice Wagner to be honoured by France
Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner will be the recipient of France’s highest distinction on Wed., April 10 at 7 p.m.
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April 08, 2024
Compelled speech and the last bencher election | Murray Gottheil
I am retired. I did not have a vote in the last Law Society of Ontario (LSO) election, at which party politics showed up for the first time.