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Two key developments are shaping the technology landscape in the Province of Alberta.

John Gillies' blog post titled "Robots and the Law" was published by Slaw on May 25, 2015. In the post, John looks at the explosion of recent articles that address automation in the legal market and artificial intelligence (AI) robots.

In today's hybrid and borderless work, we have the flexibility to work, meet and collaborate from any location with an internet connection. This means that organizations, including law firms...

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice temporarily suspended its regular operations effective March 17, 2020.

The largest exit involved a cannabis operation; a BC Tweed venture was acquired by Canopy Growth for $374M.

As 2021 comes to a close, BC societies should be aware of recent changes in the law that will affect their bylaws and processes.

Offering free products or services to attract customers is a common marketing strategy. E-businesses, in particular, often provide a product free of charge in exchange for an e-mail address. However, in light of the Federal Court of Canada’s decision in <I>Culhane v. ATP Aero Training Products </I>("<I>Culhane</I>"), businesses may want to think twice before enticing potential customers with giveaways.

On April 24, 2009, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, on behalf of the Government of Canada, tabled Bill C-27, being legislation to enact the "Electronic Commerce Protection Act" (the "ECPA").

In 2014, Canada joined the many countries that have already enacted anti-spam laws with the coming into force of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation.

Many businesses struggle to navigate the complex landscape of legal entities as their operations grow, and they cannot keep up with the demands of compliance and administration. A 2021 EY survey...

In late October, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework.

Last week, the federal government unveiled AI for All, an ambitious national strategy designed to accelerate AI adoption from just over 12% today to 60% by 20341 while advancing trust, opportunity, and Canadian sovereignty as foundational principles for the country’s AI future.

Saskatchewan's startup ecosystem is growing, and with it comes the need for legal counsel that understands how innovation happens through relationships, long-term decisions, and integrated support.

As the world shut down in early March 2020 and the constant stream of statistics around the severity of COVID-19 poured in through every form of media...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has issued ministerial orders providing for the virtual execution of wills, enduring powers of attorney and representation agreements.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published final amendments to National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer (NI 54-101) that give reporting issuers and others the option to use the "notice-and-access" method to post proxy-related materials on a website (in addition to SEDAR) instead of having to mail materials to registered holders.