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Trade secrets and other confidential information are critical components of many franchise system.

Virtual hearings can be challenging, with spotty internet connections, background noise, and the odd Zoom cat filter.

Recent changes to both federal and provincial family law legislation incorporate a new definition of “family violence” and provide guidance on how the court should consider the impact of any family violence in determining the best interests of the child.

Well drafted alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses can help parties avoid costly litigation, and resolve disputes efficiently and confidentially.

Are you considering taking enforcement steps on behalf of your creditor client? Or is your debtor client at risk of having enforcement steps taken against it?

Appearing before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) and other trade law adjudicative bodies presents unique advocacy challenges, particularly since legal arguments are often made within a framework of complex economic and data analyses.

Retirement homes are often grouped with or confused with Long-Term Care Homes, but are fundamentally different in significant ways.

Public sector lawyers may find themselves in work environments with competing obligations, including those to an employer, cultural environment, legislative framework or to a professional licensing body.

The circumstances of the past year have forced the justice sector to evolve rapidly. Looking ahead, many of these changes will be here to stay.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched on, family and criminal courts have had to adapt to ensure meaningful access to justice remains a reality.