Author: Desautels Blog
Business Law and the Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Legal Obligations for Inclusivity*
In today’s increasingly diverse society, businesses are recognizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility—not only from a moral and ethical standpoint but also as a legal obligation. One key piece […]
Mayor’s Luncheon
Written by Connor Giesbrecht On June 13, 2024, students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts joined local artists and supporters of the arts at the 16th annual Mayor’s Luncheon […]
Prairie Risk Management Inc v Marsh Canada Ltd et al, 2023 MBKB 29
Written by Julian Brown Prairie Risk Management Inc v Marsh Canada Ltd et al, 2023 MBKB 29 highlights the importance of confidentiality, trust, and fiduciary duties in business relationships within the […]
Ali v. Ali, 2023 MBKB 89
Written by Cj Jok Introduction The case of Ali v. Ali dives into the complexities of family property accounting and determining equalization payments after a marriage ends. An equalization payment is […]
Reflections on recent developments on artificial intelligence regulation in Canada and abroad
Written by Rebecca Parry, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, UK Artificial intelligence is seen as having transformative potential for Canada, as recently illustrated by the announcement of a large package […]
Deans Knight Income Corporation v. His Majesty the King, 2023 SCC 16
Written by Cole Milberg Introduction Deans Knight Income Corporation v. His Majesty the King, 2023 SCC 16 (“Deans Knight”) reinforces the Supreme Court of Canada’s (“SCC”) approach to the general anti […]
Reflections on the 17th Annual Canadian Law Student Conference
Written by Justin Papoff On March 14th and 15th, I had opportunity to attend the 17th annual Canadian Law Student Conference held in Windsor, Ontario. I attended alongside my fellow third-year classmates, Matthew London […]
Blanchard v. Maxwell, 2023 MBCA 89
Written by Booker Zhang Introduction The case report discusses Blanchard v. Maxwell, 2023 MBCA 89, a family law case in Manitoba concerning child support. This case reiterates appellate courts’ deferential approach […]
Increased Transparency But At What Cost? – Bill C42
Written by Abhinav Dhingra Introduction Bill C-42, which received royal assent on November 2nd, 2023, is known as “An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make […]
A Maze in Corn Inc v Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization et al., 2023 MBCA 92
Written by Kyle Wilfer Introduction This case provides important information regarding the compensation owed to private property owners (including corporations) when an expropriation event damages property or causes economic loss. A […]