Law schools, students need to prep for AI in profession: scholar
Tuesday, April 01, 2025 @ 2:21 PM
With the increased use of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, law schools need to consider new forms of education and a revamp in guidance when it comes to students’ career paths, says a scholar. ... [read more]
Court approves $30-million settlement in securities class action against cannabis firm Aphria
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 5:33 PM
The Ontario Superior Court has approved a $30-million settlement in a securities class action against cannabis company Aphria Inc., stemming from allegations of misrepresentations regarding certain acquisitions that unfairly benefited company insiders at the expense of non-insider shareholders. ... [read more]
Proposed national class action alleges Apple misled consumers about AI capabilities of iPhone 16
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 5:14 PM
A Burnaby, B.C.-based law firm has launched a proposed national class-action lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc. and its Markham, Ont.-based Canadian subsidiary, Apple Canada Inc., alleging the companies falsely advertised that their iPhone 16 has advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features that it does not actually possess. ... [read more]
Judicial Council dismisses Barreau’s complaint; no sanction for sentencing judge’s ethical lapse
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 4:41 PM
Last Updated: Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 5:09 PM
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) has dismissed a complaint from the Barreau du Québec against a sentencing judge who failed to meet judicial ethical standards in expressing from the bench his personal “disgust and contempt” for an offender and his crime. ... [read more]