The Complete Brief
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September 25, 2025
CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES - Possession - Selling, trafficking and distributing
Appeal by appellant from convictions and sentencing in four trafficking-related offences. The officers conducted the strip search in a private room about eight hours after police found the evidence at issue.
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September 24, 2025
Court blocks non-lawyer from representing firm due to previously fabricated citations
The Ontario Court of Appeal has denied leave for a non-lawyer to represent a company in an appeal due to previous factums having fabricated legal citations.
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September 24, 2025
Big Tech’s online ad dominance, personal data circulation pose security risks: report
The dominance of U.S. tech giants in Canada’s online advertising market and the unchecked circulation of Canadians’ data pose national security risks, a new report warns.
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September 24, 2025
Class action on privacy concerns regarding doctor reviews on RateMDs dismissed
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal and set aside the certification of a class action in a case where a doctor brought up privacy concerns relating to reviews being published on the website RateMDs.
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September 24, 2025
Ontario bail reform suggestions ‘political theatre at best,’ lawyer says
As Ottawa moves toward reform of Canada’s bail system, members of the legal and civil liberties communities are raising concerns about a recent open letter from the Ontario government calling for more mandatory minimum sentencing for serious crimes and a “three-strikes” rule denying bail for repeat offenders.
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September 24, 2025
Genève Say new partner at Aird & Berlis
Corporate lawyer Genève Say has joined Aird & Berlis as a partner and member of the firm’s corporate/commercial and mergers and acquisitions groups.
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September 24, 2025
Lawyer Amber Chisholm named chair of N.B. Human Rights Commission
Amber Chisholm has been appointed chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term that began on Aug. 19.
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September 24, 2025
From the Coach: Elevate your law firm — The 4-Ps Approach to success
In today’s fast-paced business world, many organizations find themselves stuck in a rut, struggling to maintain their competitive edge or achieve meaningful growth. Whether you’re a small law firm owner or part of a larger firm, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of the market while maintaining a clear vision and strategy.
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September 24, 2025
Looking beyond the hype: Canada’s muted benefit from the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fee
The Trump administration recently unleashed a sweeping overhaul of the H-1B visa program by imposing an unprecedented $100,000 application fee on new visa petitions, effective Sept. 21, 2025. The policy aims to prioritize American workers by discouraging companies from broadly recruiting foreign talent.
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September 24, 2025
Ruling highlights importance of considering reasons for criminal behaviour
In my latest book, Acts of Darkness, I highlight a theme that runs through our criminal justice system: an undue concentration on what was done that requires punishment, with little attention to why it was done. Fortunately, that focus appears to be shifting. An example of this new approach to sentencing is shown in the case of R. v. Kaiser, 2025 NSCA 56.