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Legislative Update | June 05, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of June 1
Ontario Legislature Rises for 21-week Break: The Ford government ended its spring session two days early and has started an extended 21-week break. Government House Leader Steve Clark shared that politicians won’t return to Queen’s Park until Oct. 27 as returning earlier could “interfere” with local mayoral races around the province.
Article | June 03, 2026
Why Where You Post Legal Career Opportunities Matters More Than Ever
In hiring lawyers, context, credibility, and connection can shape better outcomes for employers and candidates alike.
Advocacy | May 29, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of May 25
Civil Rules Review Update: Attorney General Downey and Former Chief Justice Morawetz released a statement on the changes intended to be advanced in 2026.
Article | May 28, 2026
From Tyla to Kung Fu Dancebots: Choreography Copyright in the Age of Humanoid Robots
In 2026, the uncanny valley isn't just for digital media anymore—it has come for physical movement. As humanoid robots master complex choreography and "physical AI" threatens jobs once thought safe from automation, are human dancers next on the chopping block? In this deep dive, IP and entertainment lawyer Abhi Ranade explores the collision of robotics, economics, and the dance floor. Discover how the little-known legal doctrine of choreography copyright might just be our best incidental defense against the "Turing Trap," and why the future of human movement may rely on keeping the law human.
Article | May 28, 2026
From Amateurism to Asset Class: Private Equity Enters U.S. College Sports – Lessons for Canada
A series of landmark antitrust decisions—from NCAA v Alston to the $2.8 billion settlement in House v NCAA—has dismantled the traditional amateurism model in U.S. college athletics, paving the way for athlete revenue-sharing and, now, private equity investment. The University of Utah's recent partnership with Otro Capital signals a new era in which collegiate athletic programs are being structured as commercial enterprises with institutional investors at the table. This article examines the legal and regulatory developments driving this transformation, the investment structures emerging in U.S. collegiate sports, and what these trends may mean for Canadian university athletics as financial pressures mount and the gap between the two models continues to widen.
