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- Hilary Book Recognized in Lexpert 500 Cross-Border Guide 2026
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP proudly congratulates partner Hilary Book on her recognition in the 2026 Lexpert 500 Leading Lawyers in Canada — Cross-Border Guide. This distinguished directory, published annually by Lexpert, profiles Canada’s foremost legal practitioners across a range of practice ar … Read more »
- When AI Gets It Wrong: Lessons from Mazaheri v Law Society of Ontario
In the world of litigation, AI tools have become both a beacon of efficiency and source of controversy. But, the case of Mazaheri v Law Society of Ontario, 2025 ONLSTH 186 serves as a cautionary tale and a valuable reminder that lawyers and the critical review of legal authorities are not replacea … Read more »
- Chris Somerville to Address CFR Compliance Gaps at InvestorCOM Webinar
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP partner Chris Somerville will speak at an InvestorCOM webinar on January 28, 2026, addressing compliance challenges arising from the Client Focused Reforms. The session, “Bridging the Compliance Gap: Meeting Regulator Expectations Under CFRs,” responds to the recently pub … Read more »
- Competition Tribunal Shuts Door on First Public Interest Leave Bid Against Google & Apple
The Competition Tribunal denied leave for a public interest applicant to commence a private proceeding against Google and Apple regarding Google’s dominance in search in Martin v. Alphabet. In this first case considering leave for a public interest applicant, the Tribunal applied a modified version … Read more »
- Ontario Court of Appeal upholds Enforcement of German Judgment despite Arbitration Clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Hilmer Motorsport GmbH v. Mason, 2025 ONCA 875 upheld the recognition and enforcement of a foreign default judgment obtained in Germany. This decision is particularly important for parties in contracts containing arbitration clauses, as it confirms that a defendant sh … Read more »