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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory We are proud to announce that 62 partners at the firm have been recognized as leading lawyers across 37 different practice areas. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Launches National Security Group The Aird & Berlis National Security Group provides pragmatic solutions to help companies, governments and individuals deal with the unpredictability and complexity of national security matters. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Seven New Partners We are pleased to announce that Dillon Collett, Sean Green, Cathy Jares, Naomi Mares, Felix Ng, Alexandra Raponi and Josh Suttner have become partners of the firm. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2024 We are proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm across eight different practice areas. 27 of the firm’s lawyers were also ranked as leaders in their fields. Read More
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Under Attack: Safeguarding Technology in the Age of AI
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Technology Law Group as they discuss complexities surrounding innovative technology and its profound implications for cybersecurity incidents. Gain an understanding o... -
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Jason Madden Featured in Law Times Article
Jason Madden, Co-Leader of the firm's Indigenous Practice Group, comments on Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act ... -
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Influencer Marketing: Legal Implications for Canadian Content Creators and Advertisers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital content creation and influencer marketing, advertisers are faced with many legal considerations that can significantly impact their success and protect the... -
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Distressed Real Estate Team Featured in Canadian Property Management Article
Highlights from a recent complimentary webinar were summarized in an article by Canadian Property Management titled “Defaulted Real Estate Loans on the Upswing.” -
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B.C. Cost Recovery Legislation Has Significant Implications for Product and Service Providers
The Government of British Columbia has announced its intention to facilitate civil suits by provincial and federal governments seeking cost recovery, on an unprecedented scale, for “health-related wro... -
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IESO Releases 2024 Annual Planning Outlook
On March 19, 2024, the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released its Annual Planning Outlook (APO) looking at Ontario’s electricity system needs for 2025-2050. -
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Anti-Assignment Provisions and Assignments by ‘Operation of Law’: What Do I Have to Do? What Should I Do?
This article examines what anti-assignment provisions are and how to approach them, depending on the situation at hand, including in the context of transactions where a change of control event may be ... -
Representative Matter
Cybin Completes US$150-Million Private Placement of Common Shares
On March 19, 2024, Cybin Inc. (CBOE: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to revolutionizing mental health care by developing new and innovative next-gener... -
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Knightstone Capital Management Completes Sale of 20 Per Cent Equity Share in CampusOne
Knightstone Capital Management, a Toronto-based real estate development company, completed the sale of a 20 per cent equity share in the CampusOne residence to the University of Toronto. -
TheSpotlight
Legally Mandated Security: Insights on Artificial Intelligence
This is the fourth and final instalment in a series on the subject of legally mandated security, addressing the EU’s new Artificial Intelligence Act, NIST’s ideas on artificial intelligence and Canada... -
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Real Estate in Distress and the Search for Solutions
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Distressed Real Estate Group as they discuss traditional mortgage remedies and provide insights into receivership options. Gain an understanding of the current crisis... -
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Great [Privacy] Expectations: Supreme Court Rules on Privacy Rights in IP Addresses in R. v. Bykovets
In a recent 5-4 split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada held that internet users have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the subject matter of their internet protocol ("IP") addresses. -
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Ontario Energy Board Announces Oral Hearing to Review Cost of Capital
On March 6, 2024, the Ontario Energy Board issued a Notice of Hearing announcing its intention to hold an oral hearing to review the cost of capital that rate-regulated electricity and gas utilities a... -
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CSA Provides Updated Guidance on Virtual Shareholder Meetings
On February 22, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published new guidance on virtual shareholder meetings, updating its initial guidance published in February 2022. -
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Phillips Foods Acquires Assets of Canadian Seafood Processor and Distributor
On March 7, 2024, Phillips Foods Inc., a U.S.-based global processor and distributor of branded seafood products, announced that it will acquire the assets of South Shore Seafoods Group of Companies, ... -
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Reviewing Recent Changes to the Canada Labour Code and Scrutiny of Ontario Termination Provisions
This two-part article addresses recent updates to the Canada Labour Code and explores recent scrutiny from an Ontario court on the interpretation of a termination provision that was held to be offside... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 62 partners at the firm as leading lawyers across 37 different practice areas. Aird & Berlis was also recognized at the firm level across 16 differe... -
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Jennifer Bishop Recognized by Women of Influence
Congratulations to Jennifer Bishop who was selected as part of the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence by Women of Influence+. -
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Key Takeaways From 2023 Appellate Decisions
This article includes our annual summary of key Supreme Court of Canada and Ontario appellate cases with commercial implications. -
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Ontario Introduces Bill 162: The Get It Done Act, 2024
The stated objectives of Bill 162 are to “get shovels in the ground” and accelerate the construction of transit, housing and infrastructure projects to support Ontario’s growing population while makin...
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