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- A New Sanctum for Survivors: Why the Supreme Court of Canada Recognized the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
What is an adequate legal remedy after 16 years of emotional, physical, and financial abuse? For years, the common law has struggled to answer this question. Often, survivors are forced to cram their lived experiences into legal boxes which do not exactly fit. However, in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, the … Read more »
- Construction Projects with Indigenous Partners, 2026 and Beyond
In a late 2025 issue of Road2Growth Magazine, published by the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Darla Rettie explores the evolving role of Indigenous partnerships in Manitoba’s heavy construction industry and what businesses should expect heading into 2026 and beyond. The article highlight … Read more »
- Amendments to the Manitoba Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program Now in Force
Manitoba’s recent amendments to the Small Business Venture Capital (SBVC) Tax Credit Regulation introduce two significant changes that expand how early‑stage companies can raise capital and how investors can participate. The April 10, 2026, amendment formally recognizes convertible rights (inclu … Read more »
- AI Can Talk and Write Like a Lawyer, but Can It Truly Be Your Lawyer? “No,� Says The Court For the Southern District of New York
It is well known that communications between an individual and their lawyer are, by default, subject to solicitor-client privilege. This is a rule of law which generally protects communications between lawyers and their clients involving the seeking or giving of legal advice, from court procedures t … Read more »
- Working with Raising the Roof Chez Toit to Develop Affordable Housing and Successful Local Communities
Established in 1997, Raising the Roof Chez Toit (“RTRâ€�) is a charitable organization leading the way in long-term solutions to homelessness through their dedicated work in developing, owning and operating affordable housing. RTR has successfully developed projects in Ontario and Newfoundland, an … Read more »