Intellectual Property
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November 25, 2024
Pros and cons of impact of technology on law in 2025
There is a growing and sustained use of digital construction methods (DCMs) in the global construction sector for the delivery of cost-effective and timely projects. Digital construction is defined as “utilizing digital technologies to construct more efficiently with higher quality.”
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November 25, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: majority of lawyers say they are satisfied with their jobs
A recent survey of lawyers is indicating overall satisfaction with many aspects of the profession, despite some lingering concerns about things like stress and compensation.
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November 21, 2024
SCC judges will meet with local bar/bench, law students in Victoria next year
Canada’s top judges will meet, and take questions from, the bar, bench, public and law students in Victoria next February as part of their planned cross-country visits in 2025 to mark the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
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November 19, 2024
Public has low confidence in criminal courts; believes politics influences SCC appointments: poll
If public confidence is a litmus test for the health of the justice system, a new national poll suggests Canada’s courts have room to improve.
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November 19, 2024
3 associates join Gilbert’s LLP
Recent news releases from Gilbert’s LLP announced the addition of Sacha Poirier-Feraud, Robyn McDougall and Ridhey Gill as associates.
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November 19, 2024
What amounts to bad faith?
There have been several recent decisions relating to bad faith by an applicant for a trademark. The Canadian Trademark Act includes bad faith as a ground of invalidity and opposition. A decision by the U.K. Supreme Court provides further clarification concerning what is required to show bad faith.
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November 18, 2024
2 new associates join Lenczner Slaght
Recent news releases from Lenczner Slaght announced the addition of Niema Mohammad and Ravneet Minhas as associates.
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November 15, 2024
CRTC announces public consultations on Canadian content and radio station rules
Canada’s broadcasting regulator has announced public consultations on the definition of Canadian content for TV and online streaming services and more flexible rules for radio stations.
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November 15, 2024
New Alberta privacy, access to information laws ‘a long time coming,’ lawyer says
Alberta is planning a major revamp of its public sector privacy and access to information laws, and lawyers are saying the move will help the province more closely align itself with other jurisdictions in Canada.
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November 15, 2024
AI in the courtroom: Canadian Judicial Council’s new guidelines
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Canadian courts are under increasing pressure to address its impact. While some view AI as a possible threat to the rule of law and democracy within Canada’s justice system, AI also holds promise for enhancing court operations, reducing workloads, supporting judicial functions and improving access to justice.