Publications & Presentations

Torkin Manes LegalPoint

AI Technology and Art: US Judge Finds that AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyright-Protected

Roland Hung Is it really art if there is no human touch? At least for one American federal judge, the answer appears to be “No.” Artificial intelligence (“AI”) ha...

Oct 2, 2023

Torkin Manes LegalWatch

Proof of Loss for Breach of Good Faith in Your Business Contract

Marco P. Falco Commercial contracts across Canada are bound by a duty of good faith. This includes the duty to perform the contract honestly and exercise any discret...

Sep 26, 2023

Article

Is it Time to Regulate the Use of AI in Litigation?

Marco P. Falco Without question, artificial intelligence (“AI”) will revolutionize the practice of civil litigation and administrative law in the next decade.

Aug 23, 2023

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Time to regulate use of Al in litigation?

Marco P. Falco Law360 Canada Without question, artificial intelligence will revolutionize the practice of civil litigation and administrative law in the next decade.

Aug 21, 2023

Article

What high-profile couples like the Trudeaus need to know about handling a divorce

Laurie H. Pawlitza and Adam N. Black Special to Financial Post Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s social media announcement about the end of his 18-year marriage made news worldwide this week.

Aug 3, 2023

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Pursuing a civil appeal: The top five errors lawyers make

Marco P. Falco Law360 Canada After a decision on a motion, application or action has been rendered, the losing party will almost always want to consider an appeal to a higher cour...

Jul 31, 2023

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Managing Key Risks in AI Licensing Deals

Lisa R. Lifshitz Lexpert Your client has finally decided it’s time to acquire an AI-based product or service for their business and has asked you to review the AI vendor’s sta...

Jul 25, 2023

Torkin Manes LegalPoint

Evolving Law Of Trade-Dress In A Digital World

Roland Hung In an increasingly crowded market, businesses are investing heavily into unique customer experiences to boost brand identity and loyalty. As expected,...

Jul 21, 2023

Article

Top 5 Errors Lawyers Make When Pursuing a Civil Appeal

Marco P. Falco After a decision on a motion, application or action has been rendered, the losing party will almost always want to consider an appeal to a higher cour...

Jul 19, 2023

Article

Tarion’s Temporary Relocation Warranty – An Overview for Developers and Builders

Aaron English, Seth Zuk and Noah Ciglen On July 1, 2023, Tarion’s new Temporary Relocation Warranty coverage came into effect as a result of recent amendments to Regulation 892 passed under ...

Jul 13, 2023

Article

Ontario Court of Appeal rejects new tort of family violence

Adam N. Black Special to Financial Post The Ontario Court of Appeal has rejected the creation of the tort of family violence in a much anticipated decision that could have significantly tran...

Jul 7, 2023

Article

CRA, ex-wife get paid before man's creditor after matrimonial home is sold

Laurie H. Pawlitza Special to Financial Post Many separated couples assume they are equal owners of their home, no matter whether both are on the title, but who actually owns the house matters if...

Jul 6, 2023

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Contractual good faith: What every businessperson needs to know

Marco P. Falco Law360 Canada Since the Supreme Court of Canada's landmark decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew, 2014 sec 71, all contracts in Canada are governed by the principle of good ...

Jun 30, 2023

Presentation

The Administrator in Long-Term Care: Leadership, Competencies and Relationship Management

Lisa Corrente

Jun 21, 2023

Presentation

Foundational Privacy Law Toolkit: Intersections of Privacy Law

Lisa Corrente Ontario Bar Association

Jun 21, 2023

Article

Regulating Generative Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Risks*

Roland Hung In a matter of months, generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) has been adopted ravenously by the public, thanks to programs like ChatGPT. The incre...

Jun 20, 2023

Article

What Every Businessperson Needs to Know About Contractual “Good Faith”

Marco P. Falco Since the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Bhasin v. Hyrnew, 2014 SCC 71, all contracts in Canada are governed by the principle of good ...

Jun 15, 2023

Presentation

Regulatory Issues in Artificial Intelligence

Lisa R. Lifshitz Ontario Bar Association Career Accelerator Program

Jun 12, 2023

Article

Changes to the Competition Act affecting Employers

Peter C. Straszynski Recent amendments to the Competition Act will make it a criminal offence for employers to enter into “wage-fixing” and/or “no-poaching” agreements wit...

Jun 8, 2023

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