Articles 2025

This article highlights the continuing, rising threat of ransomware to Canadians, fuelled by the rapid development and deployment of certain attack techniques. Law firms in particular must take proactive measures to mitigate risks against ransomware attacks; it is now critical that lawyers stay informed and vigilant to operate a cyber-safe practice.

Canada is ramping up efforts to combat climate change by promoting green technology innovation through its Green Technologies Program. This initiative fast-tracks patent applications for eco-friendly innovations, reducing processing times significantly to encourage faster commercialization. However, limited awareness and participation highlight the need for targeted outreach and incentives to maximize the program’s potential and drive sustainable development.

The recent Divisional Court case of Demikon Construction Ltd. v. Oakleigh Holdings Inc., 2024 ONSC 6261 establishes that reliance on a direct payment pursuant to s. 28 of the Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.30 is only valid if that payment was made to a person “having a lien." Failing to ensure compliance may not result in such a payment being a proper basis to reduce lien security posted into court.

This article discusses serious cybersecurity concerns faced by consumers of online ticket sales, very recently, Swifties – fans of Taylor Swift. Cybercriminals have been more active around this time, utilizing conventional methods such as phishing sites to steal sensitive information or impersonating friends through hacked social media accounts to sell fake tickets. To protect readers' next online ticket purchase, the author has listed few considerations.