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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2026 We are proud to announce our inclusion in The Legal 500 Canada's 2026 guide as a leading firm across 16 different practice areas, including a Band 1 ranking in the newly introduced Sports Law category. Read More
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‘Kindness Over Everything’: Celebrating Angela Swan The extraordinary career of Angela Swan has been honoured with a memoir recognizing her contributions to law, legal education and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Read More
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Mark van Zandvoort Recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star We are proud to announce that Mark van Zandvoort, Co-Practice Group Leader of the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has been recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. Read more
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Budget 2025: Highlights of Business, International and Personal Tax Measures On November 4, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Finance tabled Canada Strong: Budget 2025. Our tax lawyers have summarized the government's newly proposed tax measures. Read More
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Biometric Information and Privacy Considerations: Guidance for Canadian Businesses
This article summarizes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s guidance for businesses on collecting, using and safeguarding biometric information, emphasizing appropriate purposes, inform... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2026
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized by The Legal 500 Canada as a leading firm across 16 different practice areas. 10 individuals were also recognized as leading practitioners in their respective f... -
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Bill 60: Faster But Not Smarter? An Overview of Ontario’s Latest Planning Legislation
This article outlines how Ontario’s new Bill 60 accelerates planning approvals by expanding ministerial powers, broadening as-of-right variances and reshaping development tools while raising questions... -
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Finding the Line in the Sand for Collective Agreement Cause
This article highlights how arbitrators weigh serious misconduct against factors like service, record and remorse to determine proportional discipline in unionized workplaces. -
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Jennifer Shayko Receives Markus Cohen, Q.C. Memorial Award for Excellence in Franchise Law
We are proud to announce that Jennifer Shayko has been selected as a recipient of the Markus Cohen, Q.C. Memorial Award for Excellence in Franchise Law. -
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Preparing for 2026: Notable and Forthcoming Employment Law Updates
This article outlines key employment law updates expected in 2026, including new Ontario job posting requirements, anticipated changes under Bill 30 and forthcoming federal amendments to the Canada La... -
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Beyond the Agreement: Employment Law Impacts on Franchise Systems
- 04:00 PMAs franchise systems grow and evolve, so do the legal relationships between franchisors, franchisees and their employees. Recent developments in employment law have raised critical questions about lia... -
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Ontario Provides $670-Million Loan for Vianode’s First North American Synthetic Graphite Facility
Aird & Berlis is advising the Province of Ontario on all aspects of the announced transaction, including commercial, lending and real estate matters, with a team led by Paige Backman (Corporate/Commer... -
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New Federal Expropriation Powers: Insights From Ajay Gajaria
In this Globe and Mail article, Ajay Gajaria discusses how Budget 2025’s proposed expropriation powers could create significant uncertainty for property owners. -
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U.K. High Court Issues First Major Ruling on Generative AI and IP
This article summarizes the U.K. High Court’s first major ruling on generative AI and intellectual property, which dismissed most copyright and trademark claims but established an initial framework fo... -
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Artist’s Resale Right Proposed in Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget
This article explains the proposed Artist’s Resale Right in Canada’s 2025 federal budget, which would allow artists to receive royalties on future sales of their original visual artworks. -
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Mark van Zandvoort Recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that Mark van Zandvoort has been recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. -
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Women on Boards & Approaches to Governance: Where Passion Meets Perspective
- 03:15 PMWomen bring passion and perspective as board members, with the awareness that the incoming generation of professionals will also benefit from their efforts. Join us for an online panel discussion fea... -
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Kimberly McManus Recognized in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
We are pleased to announce that Kimberly McManus, Co-Leader of the firm's Intellectual Property Group, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders. IAM Strategy 300 sho... -
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What's New in Privacy Class Actions?
- 04:00 PMPrivacy class actions go well beyond data breaches. They also address the growing commercialization of personal data and the evolving expectations around its use and protection. The Aird & Berlis Clas... -
Firm News‘Kindness Over Everything’: Celebrating Angela Swan’s Extraordinary Career
Angela Swan was honoured with a commemorative booklet to mark her retirement and to recognize her contributions to law, legal education and the LGBTQ2S+ community. -
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Expropriation Demystified: Key Situations, Emerging Trends and Best Practices in Ontario
- 04:00 PMExpropriation law in Ontario continues to evolve, creating complex considerations for landowners, municipalities and developers involved in infrastructure projects. Understanding the expropriation pro... -
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OEB Updates Rules to Address Generative AI in Regulatory Filings
This article outlines the OEB’s new disclosure and verification requirements for generative AI content in regulatory filings and highlights three procedural amendments affecting reviews, intervention ... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2026 ITR World Tax Rankings
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 ITR World Tax rankings, in the areas of General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy. Ten partners at the firm have also been recognized as ... -
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Wild Wing Ruling Raises Red Flags for End-of-Year Resales
This article cautions franchisors that the Savannah Wells Holdings decision makes clear they forfeit the resale exemption if they become actively involved in a franchise transfer.
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