Tech Giants Clash Over Ownership of AI
AI patents gain clarity as the Philippines' IP Office issues July 2025 guidelines, outlining how AI‑assisted inventions across sectors will be examined.
Cross‑border joint ventures with India face hurdles
Cross border joint ventures in India face hurdles as regulatory complexity, political risk, and financing challenges strain investors seeking market access.
Sidley Austin Linklaters Lead Laos Historic Bond Deal
Historic Laos bond issuance sees Sidley Austin and Linklaters guide a $300 million U.S. dollar offering, the first corporate debut on global markets.
Philippine firms limit job switches with non-compete deals
Philippine firms use non-compete agreements to limit job switches, but enforceability depends on Supreme Court rulings and reasonableness tests.
Saskatchewan employer convicted under foreign worker law
A Saskatchewan employer faces conviction under the foreign worker law for charging a worker $12,000 to retain their job. Learn the legal consequences.
Sisters secure out-of-province healthcare win
Manitoba Court of Appeal rules in favor of sisters denied out-of-province healthcare coverage, setting a new legal standard for provincial health authorities.
First Nation’s water lawsuit moves ahead
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation’s water lawsuit advances as courts reject dismissal attempts for a $70B AI data center project in Alberta.
Court rejects delay in tax-free savings account dispute
Canada’s Federal Court rejects delay in a TFSA tax dispute, ruling the applicant’s three-year wait showed no strong intent to challenge the CRA decision.
Injury claims rise over old head injuries
The thin skull rule holds negligent parties fully liable for all injuries, even if a pre-existing condition worsens the harm. Learn how this legal principle…
Vancouver student abuse case reaches partial settlement
A $30 million partial settlement in the Vancouver student abuse case resolves claims against the Catholic archdiocese and two schools, marking a key legal miles