The Complete Brief
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August 20, 2025
The Prince of Darkness and the power of intellectual property
Some people leave behind a legacy. Ozzy Osbourne left behind a brand manual.
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August 20, 2025
Immigration fraud and the need for reform
Canada is known as a welcoming country for immigrants, but there is a serious problem with some unscrupulous immigration consultants who take advantage of people’s trust, hopes and money by committing fraud and engaging in dishonest practices.
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August 20, 2025
A directive from the Federal Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has firmly stated the law concerning the standard of review on appeals to it, the liability of directors and shareholders for corporate liability and awarding damages where the extent of infringement and the harm it caused is difficult to establish (Patel v. DermaSpark Products Inc., 2025 FCA 145).
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August 20, 2025
Attention not-for-profits: Your volunteer management practices may need immediate review
The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Hannan v. Scouts Canada, 2024 ONSC 5361 marks a significant development in the legal framework governing volunteer relationships within non-profit organizations. By establishing that well-publicized policies and procedures for volunteers can create binding obligations, this ruling may necessitate a revision of volunteer management practices in the non-profit sector.
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August 19, 2025
Feds sign MOU with Cohere Inc., highlighting protection of ‘digital sovereignty’
The feds have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cohere Inc. to explore “opportunities to deploy AI technologies across the Government of Canada to enhance operations within the public service and to build out Canada’s commercial capabilities in using and exporting AI.”
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August 19, 2025
Ministers from territories plan for gender equality
Ministers from Canada’s northern territories are working to develop a “memorandum of understanding” in formalizing shared priorities on gender equity.
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August 19, 2025
Feds announce preliminary list of Livestock Tax Deferral regions for 2025
The federal government has announced the “initial list” of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025, noting the “challenging effects of climate change.”
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August 19, 2025
Alberta investing $4M to help prevent family violence provincewide
Alberta has announced a multimillion-dollar investment in community-based projects aimed at preventing family violence across the province.
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August 19, 2025
Santia named partner, Benlolo associate at Aird & Berlis
Robert Santia, who speaks English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and conversational Mandarin, has been named a partner at Aird & Berlis.
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August 19, 2025
Bankruptcy and insolvency lawyer Elie Khoury joins Langlois
Langlois has welcomed Elie Khoury to its litigation group in Montreal.