No comprehensive picture of how lawyers, paralegals use AI: legal expert
Amy Salyzyn of the University of Ottawa faculty of law says AI can help lawyers and paralegals become more efficient, but there are a number of limitations — such as accuracy — that need to be considered.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 3:22 PM
As more lawyers and paralegals turn to artificial intelligence, a disciplinary case in Ontario involving non-existent case citations is underscoring the need to verify AI-assisted work and understand the technology’s limitations, legal experts say. ... [read more]
Ontario high court looks at labour standards protections and jurisdiction
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 5:21 PM
Ontario’s Appeal Court has highlighted that labour standards protections still apply if someone’s employer is in another jurisdiction, says the lawyer of a man suing a company in England for wrongful dismissal. ... [read more]
Canada launches new Strategic Exports Office to boost global trade
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 4:21 PM
The federal government has announced the creation of a new Strategic Exports Office (SEO) and related advisory council to support and guide Canadian businesses seeking to expand in international markets. ... [read more]
New agreement between Canada, B.C. on environment called ‘major win’
Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 12:18 PM
B.C. Premier David Eby and First Nations leaders are celebrating a “major win” for British Columbia after striking a deal with the federal government to protect the economy and environment of the province’s North Coast. ... [read more]
N.B. court uses lawyer’s fraud case to examine rules for granting summary judgment
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 5:34 PM
New Brunswick’s Appeal Court has quashed a judge’s decision granting summary judgment to a bank being sued by a veteran lawyer who lost $100,000 after being taken in by fraudsters. ... [read more]