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Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...

AI training on trial: the next legal frontier in copyright law

The impact of copyright court cases in Canada and the U.S., as well as government consultations towards reform.

Increasing AI in litigation: advantages, perils and increasing regulation

Learn more about what lies ahead for the use and regulation of AI in litigation.

The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI

A panel discussion on emerging privacy risks and the changing role of in-house counsel was an important part of the second annual Privacy Conference...

Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference

In October, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by the Privacy and Data Management team.

Ontario court reaffirms that compensable loss is a ‘fundamental prerequisite’ to certification of a class action

The Court denied certification to a proposed class action, finding that such a proceeding was not the preferable procedure.

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

A rare common sense win for employers in Ontario: Li v. Wayfair

Employers should regularly update their employment agreements to ensure the language reflects the latest case law developments.

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms systemic challenges to Alberta’s consultation regime may proceed to trial

Significant changes to Alberta’s Crown-Indigenous consultation process could result from a recent legal challenge.