July 24, 2024 By: Craig Zawada, K.C. If you are of a certain age, you will remember Def Leppard. Indeed, if you lived through the 80’s it was hard to avoid them. They remain one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, and were inducted into the…

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July 24, 2024 By: Avneet Nehel The relationship of artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy is a complex one. As AI rapidly transforms the world, its growing influence raises a critical question: how does AI impact our privacy? The relationship acts as a double-edged sword, offering both benefits and drawbacks that demand careful consideration. In this…

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July 8, 2024 By: Avneet Nehel Currently, six Canadian provinces boast of franchise disclosure legislation. Bill No. 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (“Act”) was introduced in November 2023, and will add Saskatchewan to this list. The Act received Royal Assent on May 8, 2024 and is waiting proclamation to be law in Saskatchewan. The Act…

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July 4, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz, Iffat Ritter and Jacey Safnuk Introduction In Saskatchewan law, holographic wills are distinctive testamentary documents entirely handwritten by the testator, exempt from the formalities of witnesses required by formal wills. This unique characteristic sets them apart, allowing flexibility in their creation and adaptation to modern contexts. As technological advances…

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June 27, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril Construction litigation is a labyrinth of legal complexities, often rooted in a handful of issues. Navigating these challenges demands an adept understanding of construction law, proactive risk management, and effective dispute resolution strategies. In this article, we delve into five common reasons entities are sued in…

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June 21, 2024 By: Kevin Mehi and Austin Sevalrud The Government of Canada has passed long-awaited legislation to create a new refundable investment tax credit for clean technology property. Bill C-59, titled “An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the…

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June 17, 2024 By: Lola Adebogun and Brady Chapman General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Contractual Joint Ventures, Non-Contractual Joint Ventures. There are numerous ways to structure your next business venture and various factors to consider when determining which structure is ideal for you and the goals you hope to achieve. What is a Partnership? A partnership…

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June 4, 2024 By: Rob Hendry, Senior Counsel In my previous post on patents and artificial intelligence (Part 1), I discussed issues around whether generative AI can be an “inventor” under current patent legislative frameworks. Most national patent offices and courts have determined that, no, it cannot – only a natural person can be an…

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May 27, 2024 By: Taylor Moroz and Troy Baril Introduction The GSI Global Shelters Developments Ltd. v Rural Municipality of Last Mountain Valley No. 250, 2024 SKCA 30 (CanLII) (“Last Mountain”) decision featured a legal battle between GSI Global Shelters Developments Ltd. (“GSI”) and the Rural Municipality of Last Mountain Valley No. 250 (“RM”) at…

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May 27, 2024 By: Craig Zawada, K.C. Solicitor-client privilege is an important concept, not only for protecting the relationship between a lawyer and their client, but also for shielding confidential information from unnecessary parties. It has its limits, though. A decision at the end of April, 2024 shows how far solicitor-client privilege goes in protecting…

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