Information Technology
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April 26, 2024
Regulatory changes coming for Ontario lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners
In the name of protecting the public, Ontario’s law society has made it so lawyers in private practice will be required to have a client contingency plan should they unexpectedly have to stop providing legal services, and new sole practitioners will face possible suspension for not completing a “practice essentials course.”
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April 24, 2024
Court: Utilization of patented design in promotional materials not ‘use’ under Patent Act
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that the utilization of a design, which if built would comprise the essential elements of a patent, does not constitute “use” to support a claim of infringement under the Patent Act.
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April 24, 2024
Court approves $51M settlement in class action against Facebook for privacy breaches
The British Columbia Supreme Court has allowed a $51 million settlement in a 12-year battle against Facebook regarding alleged privacy breaches related to its Sponsored Stories program.
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April 24, 2024
Ontario court certifies class action against Binance over allegedly illegal crypto derivative sales
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action against cryptocurrency trading platform Binance concerning sales of cryptocurrency derivative products that were allegedly illegal and void as Binance failed to file a prospectus or register as required under the Ontario Securities Act (OSA).
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April 23, 2024
B.C. puts health-care cost recovery bill on hold, will convene online safety action table
The B.C. government has put the brakes on controversial health-care cost recovery legislation it introduced to great fanfare last month, announcing plans to convene a round table with social media giants to take action on online harms.
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April 23, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds order referring ad price-fixing dispute against Google to arbitration
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision favouring arbitration of a proposed class action against internet giant Google over allegations that it engaged in anti-competitive practices to artificially maintain the price of Google search ads above competitive market rates.
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April 22, 2024
Ontario Court certifies class action against Ticketmaster over secondary sales by resellers
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action against Ticketmaster over allegations that the company deliberately facilitated or turned a blind eye to professional resellers who purchased more tickets than permitted in the primary market.
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April 22, 2024
SCC’s spring session features weighty constitutional & admin law appeals but case volume is light
Constitutional and administrative law cases dominate at the Supreme Court of Canada this spring, with the handful of appeals to be heard involving class actions, standard of review, the honour of the Crown and the right to vote.
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April 22, 2024
CBSA announces delay in launch of new trade management system
A potential strike by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers will delay the launch of its CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, according to an agency update.
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April 16, 2024
Budget 2024 tax initiatives to play a key role in Ottawa’s effort to boost housing, economy
In a sweeping 2024 budget that targets increased housing, lower living costs, small-business support and greater economic growth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is also taking tax measures to help offset a projected $40 billion deficit for 2023-24 and a rising federal debt estimated to reach $1.37 trillion by 2029.