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Deepfakes: Fake Videos Need Real Remedy

  • September 23, 2019
  • Daniel Daniele, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

How will the law protect victims of malicious “deepfake” videos?

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New Patented Medicines Regulations Registered. Two Court Challenges Commenced.

  • September 23, 2019
  • Abigail Smith, Smart & Biggar LLP

The federal government is changing the regulations governing the price of patented medicines. The innovative pharmaceutical industry is fighting back. This article summarizes the proposed changes as well as the associated constitutional challenges.

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Copyright Law and Memes

Copyright Law and Memes

  • August 22, 2019
  • Fatima Anjum

How are internet memes likely to be treated under the Canadian Copyright Act?

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Smart Contracts: Key Legal Considerations

  • February 20, 2019
  • Imran Ahmad, Joe Abdul-Massih and Katherine Barbacki, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Of the numerous existing and potential blockchain applications, the most advanced and promising one remains smart contracts. However, as blockchain technology becomes more widespread, important legal concerns with respect to cybersecurity, privacy, and contract law have come to light. This article discusses these concerns and implications.

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