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The Supreme Court of Canada has provided new guidance on the interpretation of exclusion clauses in the context of Earthco Soil Mixtures v. Pine Valley Enterprises, a case about a contract for the sale of topsoil. Join us on November 12 as our panel examines the case and the practical implications this decision will have on drafting and interpreting contracts. Register: https://bit.ly/3YHKBc4 #litigation #appellate #disputeresolution #ESG #energy Jeremy Opolsky | Ebad Rahman | Lauren Nickerson

Recent developments in AI are transforming the way we do business, making it more important than ever for business leaders to equip themselves with the knowledge they need to navigate these changes and make informed decisions about AI use. Join us on November 20 for a fireside chat with Cari Covent, Canadian Tire Corporation’s Head of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology. Joined by Molly Reynolds and Lauren Nickerson, they will examine key considerations for businesses embracing AI, the importance of taking a holistic approach to building an AI roadmap and building best practices for responsible AI. Register: https://bit.ly/3NFQKPK #artificialintelligence #AI #generativeAI #cybersecurity #businessstrategy #TorysAInsight Molly Reynolds | Lauren Nickerson | Cari Covent | Canadian Tire Corporation

This week, lawyers from the CIBC Legal team and Torys once again generously dedicated their time, resources, and expertise to volunteering on the Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline. It was two incredible days where we came together to support access to justice in Ontario. We are grateful to the leadership at CIBC for their unwavering support and the Pro Bono Ontario team for this opportunity to give back to the community. Finally, none of this would have been possible without the outstanding efforts of the dedicated lawyers who volunteered their time and skills—an effort which is helping Pro Bono Ontario move closer to the goal of 100% access to justice in Ontario. #ProBonoOntario #AccessToJustice #Volunteer #CIBC #GivingBack #100PercentA2J Linda Plumpton

How can individuals and organizations foster an environment that helps reposition pressure into a healthier context of support and security?   Lawyers face a high-pressure environment where “getting it right” is crucial with these expectations extending from work to their personal lives.   In this clip of the “Highs and lows: pressures and expectations in the legal profession” podcast, we continue our proud support of the International Bar Association’s Professional Wellbeing Commission’s “Mental health in the legal profession” podcast series. With special guest Melissa Kennedy (Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer of Sun Life) she offers insight on how ambiguity in the legal profession can lead to an environment of insecurity: https://bit.ly/3zWIfN8 #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #worklifebalance > Jeff Davis, Chief Legal Officer, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan > Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist and Head of the Law Society of Ireland’s Psychological Services > Melissa Kennedy, Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer of Sun Life

Nous avons relevé trois tendances en matière d’actions collectives au Québec depuis le début de l’année 2024. En ce qui concerne les demandes d’autorisation, les dossiers en protection du consommateur continuent de dominer, alors que les actions visant des plateformes technologiques et les actions liées aux atteintes à la sécurité des données sont en hausse. Et pour la première fois depuis cinq ans, une action collective a été déposée contre l’industrie de la construction. Pour un examen plus approfondi des demandes par secteur et d’autres tendances, consultez notre aperçu des actions collectives en 2024 : https://bit.ly/3YBzkKE Anne Merminod | Karl Boulanger

As we look back on 2024 so far, three trends have emerged in the Québec class actions space. When it comes to applications for authorization, consumer protection cases have remained dominant; however, cases against tech platforms and cases concerning data breaches are on the rise. And in a first in the last five years, a construction industry class action has been filed. For a closer look at applications by industry and additional trends, explore our 2024 class actions snapshot: https://bit.ly/40gkB8W #classactions #litigation #disputeresolution #Quebec Anne Merminod | Karl Boulanger

BLSA Canada Gives Thanks to our Partners, particularly our Platinum National Partner Torys LLP🎉 / L'AÉND Canada remercie ses commanditaires principaux, en particulier notre partenaire national platine Torys LLP🎉

Comment définir la relation entre le Code civil du Québec et le droit administratif? Le 27 novembre, Christopher Richter, associé chez Torys, animera un déjeuner-causerie sur la décision de la Cour suprême du Canada dans l'affaire Sharp c. Autorité des marchés financiers. Les panélistes examineront les enjeux complexes de droit public, administratif et constitutionnel et les importantes questions de droit international privé qui sont soulevés par cet arrêt. Événement organisé par l'Association du Barreau canadien. Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire : https://bit.ly/4dYwuDJ Christopher Richter | Canadian Bar Association

Members of our Corporate Restructuring and Advisory team David Bish and Mike Noel have written an article on updates to the Canada Business Corporations Act which was featured in INSOL International's October Restructuring Alert. David and Mike's insights on the CBCA's revisions to its policy on arrangements shed light on why fundamental changes to insolvency plans of arrangement must not override corporate law requirements as set out in the CBCA—a move that may lead to increased scrutiny for debtors. Read the commentary in this month’s issue of INSOL: https://bit.ly/40hnMxh #corporatelaw #insolvency David Bish | Mike Noel | INSOL International

Joint ventures are a tried-and-true approach to ownership and development of real estate; however, current market conditions and a looming “debt-pocalypse” are affecting common provisions of these partnerships. In our series on real estate joint ventures, Alexander Tanenbaum and Nooreen Bhanji share what they are seeing in Canada and the U.S., from governance basics to refinancing and appraisals. Watch our latest video to learn what investors need to know about JVs within the current market: https://bit.ly/3NCKsQV #realestate #REITs #commercialrealestate #governance #advisory Alexander Tanenbaum | Nooreen Bhanji