A Word of Caution: Company Liable for Misrepresentations Made by Chatbot
Mar 4, 2024Tribunal finds that a website chatbot is not a separate legal entity and holds company liable for the chatbot's misrepresentations.
The “Due Care” Standard for Payment of Annual Patent Maintenance Fees
Feb 28, 2024In Taillefer v. Canada (AG), the Federal Court considered the scope of the “due care” standard regarding the payment of annual patent maintenance fees.
Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine: New Sanctions Designations and Expansion of Export Prohibitions
Feb 28, 2024To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.
2024 Changes to Canada’s Thresholds for Merger Notification and Investment Canada Act Reviews
Feb 28, 2024Providing updates on the 2024 merger thresholds under Canada's Competition Act and Investment Canada Act.
Adjudication Under the Construction Act: Fast but Fair
Feb 23, 2024Adjudicator discretion under the Construction Act. Ontario Court recently confirmed a limit on this discretion in Ledore Investments v. Dixin Construction
Environmental Protection: An Essential Consideration for Any Minor Exemption
Feb 22, 2024The Quebec Court of Appeal quashed, on environmental grounds, a municipal resolution on a minor exemption
2024 Update: Risks of Anonymized and Aggregated Data
Feb 21, 2024The ability to glean personal information from both anonymized and aggregated data creates a risk of re-identification.
Defending Dignity in the Dawn of Deepfakes
Feb 16, 2024On January 29, 2024, in an era dominated by digital connectivity and rapid technological advancements, BC's Intimate Images Protection Act comes into force.
Exploring Extraterritoriality: Do You Need a Physical Presence for Privacy Laws to Apply?
Join McMillan and Kochhar & Co. for an international webinar about the extraterritorial application of privacy laws in each of their jurisdictions. Can organizations without a facility or employees in Canada or India be subject to local privacy legislation? This is a must-watch program for organizations doing business in Canada and/or India.
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