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Enhancing your In-House Legal Practice by Leveraging Technology: It isn’t all about AI
Anastassia Trifonova, Legal Counsel at Arterra Wines Canada | November 04, 2025
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dominated the news and is frequently used as an umbrella term encompassing a wide array of technologies, many of which predate modern AI. In its true sense, AI refers to systems that are designed to mimic human intelligence, including learning, comprehension and problem solving. However, not all technologies currently being promoted under the AI designation meet this definition. While AI is expected to have sweeping and transformative effects across numerous professions, including the legal sector - it is important to remember that all types of technologies can create opportunities and risks. Within this context, in-house counsel are increasingly adopting new technological solutions to streamline their workflows and enhance efficiency to add value to their organizations. From contract management to governance, incorporating technology into daily practice is reshaping how in-house legal teams operate within the business. This article highlights several practical ways in-house counsel can leverage technologies apart from AI to optimize their functions.
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Empowering Others and Shaping Perceptions of a Profession: An Interview with Vivian Wilson
Q&A with Vivian Wilson, In-House Legal Counsel, Umicore | April 04, 2025
Feeling connected to a network of progress fuels the prodigious community service of Kingston lawyer Vivian Wilson. An advocate for the vulnerable and active local volunteer, an army reservist and in-house counsel committed to sustainability, and a key contributor to the OBA East Region’s recent pro-bono-challenge win, she aims to make an impact wherever she can.
Learn moreArc’teryx v. Adidas: The Battle of TERREX, an important case on trademark injunctions
Aviva Snitman, Lomic Law | May 01, 2024
In the recent decision of Amer Sports Canada Inc. v. Adidas Canada Limited, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted Arc’teryx an interlocutory injunction, temporarily preventing Adidas from using the word “TERREX” in association with its retail stores until a decision is made at trial.
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Dufault Case Finds New Faults with Termination Provisions
Robert Richler | April 17, 2024
A recent case underscoring the importance of ensuring termination clauses adhere to ESA minimum requirements and the need for employers to carefully consider whether to use fixed-terms when hiring employees.
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Breaching Settlements by Posting: Lessons for Labour and Employment Law Counsel
Brendan Egan | February 05, 2024
Social media is a common part of most Canadians’ everyday lives. However, social media’s promise of nearly unlimited connectedness can pose problems when parties compromise their settlement agreements through their social media activity. This overview of two recent, non-judicial decisions provides labour and employment law lawyers with practical guidance on how to navigate settlement agreements in the era of social media.
Learn moreOffice of the Privacy Commissioner Releases Nine Principles for Generative AI
Roland Hung, Torkin Manes LLP | January 04, 2024
On December 7, 2023, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released an article with nine principles intended to guide developers, providers and organizations to properly navigate the development and use of generative artificial intelligence. Privacy concerns arise where the AI is trained on data sets that include personal information.
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CCCA Ontario Highlights the Pathways of Women General Counsel
Barbara De Dios | March 22, 2023
Pathways to Power: Women as General Counsel was offered as a part of the OBA WLF’s ongoing Pathways to Power program series, which specifically highlights the achievements of women in our profession.
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Paula Poniatowska, H.B.A, LL.B | January 31, 2023
The Canadian In-House Counsel survey conducted by the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) & Mondaq provided a summary of the state of Canada's in-house legal profession highlighting priorities and challenges to be faced in the year ahead.
Learn moreCorporation Fined, Director Imprisoned for Contempt in Copyright Infringement Decision
In a rare decision, the Federal Court of Canada found a party in contempt of court for breaching the terms of two previous judgments concerning copyright infringement, resulting in a severe fine and imprisonment of a director of the infringing. It serves as a reminder that courts take intellectual property protection seriously and will impose liability on both infringing corporations and on their directors when necessary and appropriate.
Learn moreIn-House Insights: Chris Moran
Introducing the In-House Insights series, where we interview in-house lawyers on their work experiences, the difference in their responsibilities from out-house firms, and general advice. In this edition, we hear from Chris Moran - Chris Moran is the General Counsel of the Maple Reinders Group, where he is responsible for all of the legal aspects of Maple Reinders’ business.
Learn moreDevelopments in Employment Law in 2021, and What’s Ahead in 2022
Daria (Dasha) Peregoudova and Jessica Schissler, Aird & Berlis LLP | February 23, 2022
In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic’s heavy influence on employment law, 2021 also saw the introduction of new law dealing with employees’ “right to disconnect” and the near-banning of non-competition clauses and agreements. Additionally, a series of prominent and influential decisions emerged from Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal, Superior Court and Court of Appeal relating largely to workplace culture issues. We discuss this and more in our look back at 2021, and what’s to come in 2022.
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The Virtual Shift - who is “essential” and do they really need to work onsite?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for businesses and their in-house counsel to say the least. Government mandated lockdowns, Stay-at-Home Orders, and physical distancing regulations were introduced throughout various times of the pandemic - each measure requiring a significant degree of legal interpretation and strategic planning to ensure continued business operations while keeping everyone safe.
Learn moreTips for New In-House Lawyers from a New In-House Lawyer
Nimisha Dubey, CCCA Executive and Lawyer, University Health Network | April 02, 2021
Whether you are coming from private practice, fresh out of law school, or making a lateral move to a new company, the learning curve as an in-house lawyer is steep. That does not mean, however, that you cannot conquer it!
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