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Lady Justice: High-speed rail and the War of 1812
For some time, the Alberta government has noted its support for high-speed rail between Calgary and Edmonton, with a stop
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Lady Justice: New Year’s Hibernation
Improve your habits in the New Year if you can By now, most Canadians with a New Year’s resolution will
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2024 Year in Review: Donna Purcell QC Law
As we reflect on 2024, we’re proud of the progress and accomplishments we’ve achieved together at Donna Purcell QC Law.
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Dreams of Reconciliation
My Kokum (Grandmother), affectionately and sometimes ironically nicknamed “Dream”, is a spirited, hilariously witty, and tenacious woman. She is the
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Canadian Imperial Advantage Partners Donna Purcell QC Law Firm
Access to legal services is an integral component for business growth. Many of the legal issues that business owners find themselves faced with can be avoided or addressed with proper legal guidance from inception.
Today, Canadian Imperial Advantage is proud to announce the retention of Donna Purcell QC Law as its official partner for legal services in Canada. This strategic partnership will advance CIA’s unwavering commitment to supporting entrepreneurs particularly from Black and racialized communities to access top-tier legal advice at discounted rates.
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New Tort of Harassment: Alberta Health Services v Johnston
Alberta Health Service employees experienced the brunt of the anti-vaccine and anti-masking sentiments triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin Johnston in particular was a prominent agitator against the employees of AHS not only expressing anti-vaccine and anti-masking rhetoric in-person and online, but also calling AHS employees terrorists and criminals. As a result of his treatment of AHS employees, particularly his treatment of the plaintiff Sarah Nunn, the tort of harassment has been officially recognized in Alberta. I summarize here the test for the new tort and what damages can flow from it.
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Alberta Firms Make the Season Bright
As we enter the 2023-2024 holiday season, we at Law Matters would like to recognize and celebrate law firms that give back to the community. Across the province and every year, members of the legal community take numerous initiatives that serve and support the wider community. Beyond legal work, the legal community acts to improve the lives of those around them. This is particularly evident in smaller regions around Alberta, where law firms are an important part of the fabric of their communities. This year, we are spotlighting two regional firms as fine examples of the positive impact of the legal community on greater society.
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Does my Employer Own my Side Project?
Employees generate some of an employer’s most valuable intellectual property (“IP”) in the course of their employment. But an enterprising employee may develop a side project or hustle that blurs the lines of ownership. In this blog, we discuss important considerations to determine ownership of a side project, including the different types of IP, contract considerations, use of employer’s resources, and how to protect a side project.
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Lady Justice – Get Smart: Regulate AI
Our democracy depends on the rule of law. Too many rules, some of them referred to as red tape, can halt society and keep it from being free, competitive and innovative. Not enough rules and we descend into chaos, each citizen out for themselves. The global pandemic is an example of a situation where the lack of established rules resulted in polarity and chaos, as we do NOT all think alike – surprise, surprise. Everything needs balance, thus the symbolic scales of justice held by Lady Justice.