Torys LLP Podcasts
Hear the top legal minds at Canadian corporate law firm Torys LLP—along with business and industry leaders—discuss the latest trends, challenges and developments shaping the business and legal landscapes in North America.
Episodes
5 episodes
BWA: Every breath you take, I’ll be (unlawfully) watching you
In York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Supreme Court ruled that, in accordance with Charter rights, school board employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding content o...
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16:37
BWA: I want to be your (legally enforceable) sledgehammer
Sellers of goods often attempt to exclude liability for implied warranties and conditions. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. that such exclusions are legally enforceable (or...
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17:33
BWA: Who’s got the Power?
In Canada (Attorney General) v. Power, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Charter claimants can potentially claim damages against the Crown for enacting unconstitutional legislation—but the threshold for seeking such damag...
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23:26
Opportunity costs: Artificial intelligence in the legal industry, with Michaël Hassan
AI use is accelerating within the legal industry, offering efficiencies that enable firms to scale up their service while streamlining costs. In this podcast, Torys partner and tax lawyer Scott Semer speaks with Michaël Hassan, Managing Directo...
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24:18
Automating professional services: how AI is shaping the next generation of diligence and deals, with Nick Kato
AI’s ability to automate is transforming traditional workflows and transactions, but in this fast-paced era, it can be difficult to predict the full extent of AI’s influence on complex tasks such as due diligence and dealmaking. In this podcast...
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25:27