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How can organizations ensure that they are obtaining meaningful consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information? The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada weighs in with a guidance document outlining guiding principles and a checklist of "Must-do" and "Should-do" items.

The Ontario government is seeking input on proposed changes to the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002, and an anonymous survey is available for anyone to provide their input anonymously by March 15, 2019.

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.

Brand owners take note: key changes to the Trademarks Act will affect your filing and renewal strategy.

The Ontario Business Corporations Act requires corporations to maintain an updated register of the corporation’s ownership interest in land in Ontario at its registered office. This article discusses the information that must be identified in the register and possible penalties of non-compliance with this requirement.

In the recent decision of CP Food & Beverage, Inc. v. United States Fire Insurance Company, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada held that coverage was not available under a crime policy where the insured’s employees had defrauded the insured’s customers through misuse of customer credit cards. 

Tax litigator Sébastien Budd shares his experience on how AI technology sharpens his practice.

As the Canadian population ages and the real estate market continues to adapt to provide a diverse set of retirement living options, there are certain considerations that Ontario real estate lawyers should be aware of, and in particular, the Retirement Homes Act (Ontario).

Telecom, internet service providers and digital businesses take note: CRTC's new guidance expands liability under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation for a number of digital product or service provider intermediaries.

PBGF changes, Member Disclosure, FSCO Guidance on Excess Contributions, Benefit Improvements, and the Meaning of a “Closed Plan”, JSPP Amendments, Proposed FSRA Budget and Priorities and Follow-up on FRSA Consultation on Fees and Assessments, CAPSA Guidelines Released.