Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, from language learning models to AI image generators. However, the use of AI in decision-making processes is raising novel legal questions. A recent decision by the Federal Court in Canada has shed light on the legal implications of using AI in the administrative decision-making process. In Haghshenas v. Canada…
The question of “When is a Deposit a Deposit?” is one of the two most significant ramifications of the risk of transactions collapsing. The second question is whether or not a seller may sue for damage. The two alternatives are not mutually exclusive, and the second option for home sellers is covered in this article. What property sellers may do…
Courts are responsible for determining whether non-compete and non-disclosure agreements are enforceable. This is because employee mobility is high with employees seeking different opportunities and consequently, employers seeking security. In terms of employment, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements are legal instruments that restrict the actions of an employee. These restrictive covenants essentially protect the well-being of a company. For example, former…
In a previous post, we explored trademarks. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) defines a trademark as a “sign or combination of signs used or proposed to be used by a person to distinguish their goods or services from those of others.” Perhaps at first the trademarks simply represent the good or services that a business provides; however, over time,…
In today’s information and technology age, trademarks are becoming increasingly valuable business assets. Trademarks help you succeed in the business world. How do they do this? They help people notice and differentiate your products and services from those of your competitors. Oftentimes, the trademark registration process can be confusing and difficult to maneuver around. Below, you’ll find a brief overview…
In today’s society, many turn to torrenting or downloading movies from the internet. This is partially due to the increasing popularity of devices, such as computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The last time that Canada amended its copyright law was in 2012, which carried with it a multitude of debates regarding the Copyright Modernization Act. Many accused Canada of being…
In 1997, John Sopinka, then a Supreme Court judge, said that the Internet has enabled individuals to “reach a wide audience with little or no regulation.” This little amount of regulation and the fact that Internet users could hide behind a veil of anonymity, created a peculiar free exchange of ideas. This freedom, in Justice Sopinka’s words, “is a fundamental…