The Emergence of Brain-Computer Interfaces
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by Heather Douglas
18h ago
In the article “AI’s Next Frontier“, author Bernard Marr discusses the future of Brain-Computer Interfaces. Over the years, surgical methods have evolved to the point where people can now experiment with implanting sensors into the human brain and collect data. Marr writes “Today, one of the best-known pioneers is Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk…It aims to enable people suffering from paralysis to use machines and prosthetic limbs to recover their mobility…[Another company, named NextMind] has developed a device that translates signals from the visual cortex into digital commands. As well as c ..read more
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Legal Champions: Lessons Lawyers Can Learn From World Tour Cyclists
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by Mark Hunter
1d ago
In the world of professional cycling, the most revered athletes are those who excel in a variety of disciplines. From mountain climbs to time trials and sprints to the finish line, world tour cyclists must master a diverse set of skills to be champions. Lawyers can draw valuable lessons from these elite athletes, realizing that specialization in various legal disciplines can lead to a well-rounded and successful legal career. Versatility Matters: Much like a cyclist aiming for victory in a grand tour, lawyers should strive to be versatile in their practice. Legal professionals will encounter ..read more
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The “Good Character” Problem
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by Brooke MacKenzie
2d ago
The recent appeal decision AA v Law Society of Ontario upheld the Law Society Tribunal’s 2023 decision to licence to applicant “AA” after finding him to be of “good character”—even though AA had admitted to have sexually abused three young children in 2009 (and to hiding this information from the Law Society in an earlier licensing application, which he withdrew in 2017 following an anonymous tip disclosing the abuse). The AA case and other good character hearings stemming from sexual misconduct involving minors have generated considerable discussion both inside and outside the legal professi ..read more
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Tips Tuesday: Finding User Manuals
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by Susannah Tredwell
2d ago
This is a slightly more niche tip, but if you’re ever asked to find a a user manual, the Internet Archive has you covered. The Internet Archive Manual Library is “a collection of manuals, instructions, walkthroughs and datasheets for a massive spectrum of items. Manuals covering electronic and mechanical products, instructions on mixing or blending items, and instruction sets for software and computer items are all included.” If you can’t find the user manual you need there, you can also search for user manuals at http://www.manualsonline.com/search.html and https://www.manualslib.com/.  ..read more
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A Sounder Footing for Ontario’s Tribunals: The Fewer Backlogs and Less Partisan Tribunals Act
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by Noel Semple
2d ago
A Bill recently introduced to Ontario’s Legislature can tangibly relieve the crisis of access to justice and politicization in the province’s tribunals, and blaze a path to better appointments for adjudicators and judges across the country. The Fewer Backlogs and Less Partisan Tribunals Act was introduced by Liberal MPP Ted Hsu, and will be debated in the Ontario Legislature on April 18th. Ontario’s high-volume tribunals — especially the Landlord & Tenant Board, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Automobile Accident Benefits Service — have been afflicted by dire access to justi ..read more
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Is Your Face a Liability?
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by Annette Demers
2d ago
AI – the discussion points keep coming! I just spent about 15 minutes of my day stripping my face off the internet! That includes asking Google and Edge to remove cached images of my face. Why the heck would I do that? Here’s why: Taryn Plumb, “Face Off: Attackers are Stealing Biometrics to Access Victims’ Bank Accounts” (February 21, 2024). “…cybersecurity company Group-IB has discovered the first banking trojan that steals people’s faces. Unsuspecting users are tricked into giving up personal IDs and phone numbers and are prompted to perform face scans. These images are then swapped out with ..read more
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Monday’s Mix
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by Administrator
3d ago
Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award­-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible. This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. David Whelan 2. SOQUIJ | Le Blogue 3. Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada 4. PierreRoy & Associés 5. BC Injury Law Blog David Whelan The Referenced Librarian It’s always a great joy to give someone a job reference. It doesn’t happen often but it’s always a pleasure ..read more
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Summaries Sunday: SOQUIJ
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by SOQUIJ
4d ago
Every week we present the summary of a decision handed down by a Québec court provided to us by SOQUIJ and considered to be of interest to our readers throughout Canada. SOQUIJ is attached to the Québec Department of Justice and collects, analyzes, enriches, and disseminates legal information in Québec. CONSTITUTIONNEL (DROIT) : Le tribunal rejette une demande de sursis de l’application de l’article 10 de la Loi modifiant la Loi concernant les soins de fin de vie et d’autres dispositions législatives, lequel a pour effet d’empêcher les maisons de soins palliatifs d’exclure l’aide médical ..read more
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Ontario AG Looks to Circumvent the Rules Committee to Fix the Superior Court
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by Guest Blogger
6d ago
Afflicted with a “culture of complacency[1],” the Ontario Superior Court has long struggled to timely advance cases to trial. Variously described by its leading jurists as ‘broken[2]’ and ‘antiquated[3],’ it has fallen further into disrepute as gun cases[4], a sexual assault case[5] (and another[6] and another[7]) and human trafficking[8] cases have been thrown out due to “excessive delay.” This continues the sordid state of affairs that existed prior to the pandemic, where hundreds of criminal cases were being dismissed annually for delay[9]. Despite this, the Chief Justice continues to publi ..read more
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Discrimination Based on Physical Disability Costly for New Brunswick Employer
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by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, First Reference Managing Editor
1w ago
Written by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, PhD, Content Editor, First Reference Inc. In December 2023, the Vice-Chairperson of the New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board (Board) confirmed that the employer discriminated against an employee when the employer terminated his employment following an injury. The Board also concluded that the employer bullied, harassed and belittled the employee. Consequently, the Board awarded $10,000 as general damages, which included damages for injury to the employee’s dignity, feelings, self-respect and self-worth. Further, the employer was required to pa ..read more
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