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The Risks of AI Legal Advice

TL; DR: A recent US court ruling has established that communication between an individual and AI tools are not protected by privilege or work product

The Process of Having Land Expropriated

Expropriation, in its simplest form, is the taking of privately owned land by a government body for public purposes. Expropriation often occurs when extensive infrastructure

What Law School Never Taught Me About Business (But I Wish It Had)

In my first year of law school, I was pretty consumed by case law, outlines, and trying to survive the Socratic method. But what I

Barriston Cockburn Fund Supports Mariposa House Hospice in Memory of Longtime Courthouse Librarian Patricia Henry

Barriston LLP is proud to announce a $1,000 contribution from the Barriston Cockburn Fund to the Mariposa House Hospice, made in honour of Patricia (Pat)

Case Summary: New Developments to the Laws of Adverse Possession and Municipal Parkland

A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada has clarified that municipally owned parkland in Ontario is not protected from adverse possession claims unless

Employer’s Obligation to Investigate Workplace Harassment

The recent decision in Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587, 2024 ONSC 1900 (“Metrolinx”) (affirmed by the Court of Appeal: 2025 ONCA 415), marks

How Does Incorporating Limit My Liability?

Running a business in Ontario comes with many rewards, but it also brings risks, especially when it comes to protecting your personal assets. One of

Why Would I Need a Shareholder Agreement?

When you’re incorporating a company with more than one shareholder, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of launching a new venture. Everyone

Buying a Business: Share vs Asset Purchases

When buying or selling a business, there are generally two primary methods to structure the transaction: a share purchase or an asset purchase. Each approach

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