Articles 2023

This article is not exhaustive on the topic of starting your private practice but it is an attempt to give insight on what to expect when you decide to become a legal soloist. In any event, bear in mind that you are not alone and that there is a whole army of legal soloists waiting for you to reach out to them.

The market for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has exploded over the last year. Although this is an exciting new area for business, it is riddled with potential legal issues that must be properly understood by those who wish to operate in the marketplace. One of these issues pertains to the application of copyright laws to NFTs. Depending on the copyright ownership structure surrounding a given NFT, its use in the course of business may open the door to lawsuits rather than profits.

This article summarizes two recent Human Rights Tribunal decisions that, for the first time, considered the issue of misgendering of gender non-conforming employees in the workplace as well as their employers' failure to address their complaints of discrimination seriously or at all. In addition to highlighting the Tribunals' key findings, the article also provides practical tips for organizations in light of these decisions.

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is an independent agency of the Government of Canada that contributes to the safety and soundness of the Canadian Financial system by regulating and monitoring federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs). Recently, OSFI released updated requirements regarding the cyber security incident reporting requirements expected of FRFIs.

Sometimes parties travel a great distance to bridge the gap in their positions, only to find that the final step toward settlement is the biggest hurdle of all. "Splitting the difference" is not usually a viable strategy, so don't simply engage in offers and counter-offers without proper forethought. Working strategically with your mediator and considering creative approaches such as a Mediator's Proposal, Final Offer Selection, or mediation-arbitration (med-arb) will help get the deal done.