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Unsuccessful political candidate can pursue civil action against Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, SCC rules
Partner Scott Lemke writes: “Election officials, including a Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), are not categorically immune from civil claims merely because they are exercising authority under their governing legislation. In Resler v. Anglin, 2026 SCC 23, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) permitted a civil claim that was brought by an unsuccessful candidate after the 2015 general election to proceed against Alberta’s CEO.”
Court orders for OPSEU director to testify in wrongful dismissal case despite NDA
Frank Portman writes: “The decision is significant in that previous case law suggested that an alleged harasser’s prior conduct was often irrelevant; just because they harassed one employee doesn’t necessarily mean they’re likely to harass another (and vice versa).The Kachra case is clear: unrelated bad acts by a harasser may need to be disclosed.”
The confluence of AI, intellectual property, and estate planning – Practical strategies – Part 3
Daniel Nelson and Emma Chapple write: “Here’s where things get particularly knotty for an entertainment lawyer and an IP lawyer. Whoa actually owns the work? The studio? The recording company? The publisher? And, more importantly, what rights did your client retain while alive?”
The confluence of AI, intellectual property, and estate planning – Preventing calamity – Part 2
Daniel Nelson and Emma Chapple write: “Here’s where things get particularly knotty for an entertainment lawyer and an IP lawyer. Who actually owns the work? The studio? The recording company? The publisher? And, more importantly, what rights did your client retain while alive?”
The confluence of AI, intellectual property, and estate planning – What could go wrong? – Part 1
Daniel Nelson and Emma Chapple write: “Estate planning used to be about houses, heirlooms and who gets the cottage. Now it’s about holograms, AI voice clones and whether your great-grandchildren can license your face for a soft drink campaign.”
Why I help pro athletes find their post-retirement careers – Part 2
Associate Ryan Ejim writes: “Now, I’m at Massey LLP, where I can create my “second act” while helping professional retired athletes create theirs. But this time, the Massey partners are cheering me on. My unique journey has fused my sports knowledge with my legal knowledge to help address the problems many professional athletes face after retirement.”
Why I help pro athletes find their post-retirement careers – Part 1
Associate Ryan Ejim writes: “That’s when it hit me: I am well-positioned to help professional athletes find their post-retirement careers. I am going to be the post-retirement lawyer for professional athletes, starting with pro basketball players. I will help steward professional athletes to their ‘second act.’”
Ryan Ejim joins Massey LLP to launch practice for retired athletes
Ryan Ejim, a former professional basketball player turned corporate lawyer, has joined Massey LLP as an associate, where he is building a new practice focused on advising retired professional athletes.
Minister responds to case of border officer targeted by Indian ‘disinformation’
Jeffrey Kroeker, lawyer for Sandeep Singh Sidhu, a Canadian raised in British Columbia and a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Superintendent, told Global News: “We take the position that this was an orchestrated misinformation campaign against a citizen of Canada, and in this case, an innocent citizen of Canada.”
CBSA officer sues Indian and Canadian governments over alleged disinformation campaign – 3min video
Jeffrey Kroeker, lawyer for Sandeep Singh Sidhu, a Canadian raised in British Columbia and a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Superintendent, is interviewed by Global News.