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Neither fear nor ‘blind optimism’: keynote at #CanadianLegalSummit argues for proactive approach to AI. The second annual Canadian Legal Summit took place in downtown Toronto Wednesday.

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From firm to frontier: Sander Lekas’s jump to solar at SkyFire Energy. When he joined as the company’s first lawyer, he arrived to a court submission and negotiations on its largest project.

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Lexpert is proud to welcome Orient Retreat Spa as the Experience Sponsor for Lexpert Rising Stars 2026.

Discover how Orient Retreat Spa will enhance the event experience and join us in celebrating Canada’s top young legal talent on November 12, 2026.

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As Canada diversifies trade, cross-border insolvency expertise matters more than ever. A Quebec ruling and shifting trade ties signal need for deeper understanding of where rules diverge.

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Cenovus to acquire Athabasca Oil in $5.7 billion deal. McCarthy Tétrault, Norton Rose Fulbright, Bennett Jones among legal counsel.

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Legal sector salaries projected to rise above national average in 2027: Robert Half. Legal sector salaries projected to rise above national average in 2027: Robert Half.

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Procurement Ombud reports record caseload, calls for reforms to federal procurement. The 2025-26 Annual Report identifies gaps in oversight and supplier recourse.

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Courts ‘cannot provide an unlimited audience’ to AI filings, BCCA justice warns litigants. In a ruling this week, BCCA Justice Susan Griffin says AI has introduced access to justice issues.

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Procurement Ombud reports record caseload, calls for reforms to federal procurement. The 2025-26 Annual Report identifies gaps in oversight and supplier recourse.

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CCAA filings hold steady as economic pressures build. Lawyers watch tariffs and sector stress for signs of a coming rise in restructurings.

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Angus A2A and the rise of third-party-led CCAA proceedings. Alberta ruling confirms equity holders can initiate proceedings in certain circumstances.

Read more from Woods LLP.

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Bryan Morin of PetroChina Canada on tackling complex energy projects. From the IPO that shaped his career to behind-the-scenes work on LNG Canada's joint venture.

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There’s still time to register to attend the 2026 Lexpert Rising Stars Awards. The Lexpert Rising Stars Awards will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12 in Toronto.

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Emera to merge with Canadian Utilities and ATCO in $72 billion deal; ATCO spins off New ATCO. Osler, Blakes, Stikeman, Felesky Flynn, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada among legal counsel.

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Federal government releases reports on proposed forced labour import ban reforms. Stakeholders back stronger import controls but remain divided on civil legal responsibility proposals.

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Medical negligence litigation: lessons from both sides. Adam Little spent years defending physicians. That experience shapes every plaintiff file he opens today.

Read more from Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers.

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OSFI warns frontier AI is heightening cyber and third-party risks for financial institutions. Regulator calls for stronger governance, oversight and risk management as AI capabilities advance.

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Jamie Greenberg named chief corporate and legal officer at Solink. Company announces three executive appointments as it expands its international operations.

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Neinstein’s case against Meta, Snapchat and TikTok on behalf of Ontario students. Michael Wolkowicz on tech accountability and the law's role in driving change.

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How ongoing trade war uncertainty could lead to more financial distress, Insolvency experts say the fallout will not be restricted to insolvency filings.

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