The Complete Brief

  • June 01, 2026

    The hidden cost of Either/Or thinking: Try the AND Approach

    Running a law firm demands constant decision-making. Should you invest in technology or focus on hiring? Should you prioritize client acquisition or deepen existing relationships? Should you build a premium brand or compete on price?

  • June 01, 2026

    Public engagement now open to gather input about future of child care in B.C.

    The B.C. government is asking for public input on the future of child care in the province.

  • June 01, 2026

    A practical guide to the Intellectual Property Ontario program

    As Ontario’s innovation ecosystem becomes increasingly competitive and technology-driven, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a critical business asset rather than merely a legal consideration. While many companies invest heavily in product development, software, branding and research, relatively few take proactive steps to identify, protect and commercialize the intangible assets they create.

  • June 01, 2026

    Successful sex assault appeal based partially on missing limited jury instruction

    After a jury trial, an accused, A.S., facing two counts of sexual assault, one count of invitation to sexual touching and one count of indecent exposure to a person under 16, was convicted. He opted for a trial by judge and jury, the most expensive mode of trial for a non-legally aided accused.

  • June 01, 2026

    More businesses are improving privacy standards, OPC survey finds

    According to a recent survey by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), nearly “three-quarters of businesses are highly aware of their privacy responsibilities, and two-thirds are highly prepared to respond to a data breach involving personal information.”

  • June 01, 2026

    Don’t use artificial intelligence in reasons for decision

    The Quebec Superior Court has set aside a decision of a labour arbitrator because the arbitrator’s reasons were written with the assistance of artificial intelligence: Assn des ressources intermédiaires d’hébergement du Québec (ARIHQ) c. Santé Québec - Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, 2026 QCCS 1360.

  • June 01, 2026

    Kurt Dieckmann to head Yukon workers’ compensation board

    The Yukon government has appointed Kurt Dieckmann as chair of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, effective May 29.

  • June 01, 2026

    Who are you again? The importance of names and networking

    My partner Sid was great at remembering names and faces. At one networking event, 15 people introduced themselves, said something about their area of specialty and shared something about their personal lives. After everyone had spoken, Sid said something like, “Let’s see if I have got this right,” and then repeated the details that everyone had provided.

  • June 01, 2026

    Karen Perron named to Ontario Superior Court bench

    The federal government has appointed Karen C. Perron a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa.

  • June 01, 2026

    CIVIL PROCEDURE - Parties - Class or representative actions

    Appeal by the City of Abbotsford (City) from orders certifying a class proceeding arising from the flooding of the Sumas Prairie and appointing representative plaintiffs for subclasses. The chambers judge certified claims in negligence, private nuisance, and public nuisance, finding the pleadings disclosed causes of action, that there was an identifiable class, common issues supported by a plausible methodology, and that a class proceeding was the preferable procedure.

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