Five Tech Law Cases Everyone Should Know

Does a data breach, without any actual loss, trigger liability via a privacy class action? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with three McCarthy Tétrault litigators—Dana Peebles (Partner), Kara Smyth (Partner), and Cassidy Bishop (Associate)—about the Alberta Court of Appeal’s decision in Setoguchi v. Uber. They discuss trends in Canadian privacy class actions and the requirements for bringing a class action.   This program qualifies for up to 0.75 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.   Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.75 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Does sharing a hyperlink to defamatory third-party content trigger liability under Canadian defamation law? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Gillian Kerr, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Crookes v. Newton. They discuss how Canadian courts have dealt with online defamation.   This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.   Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Can internet service providers be liable for copyright infringement by users? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Barry Sookman, Senior Counsel at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in SOCAN v. CAIP. They discuss Canadian law’s treatment of internet service providers and online copyright infringement over the years. This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario. Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Can online snooping trigger liability under Canadian privacy law? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Jill Yates, Partner, Practice Lead of the Vancouver Litigation Practice Group, and Chair of the National Class Actions Group at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Jones v. Tsige. They discuss the tort of intrusion upon seclusion in the information age. This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario. Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

How far can Canadian law reach across the internet? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Dan Glover, Partner and National Co-Lead of the Cyber/Data Group at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Google v. Equustek. They discuss whether Canadian courts have the power to make injunctive orders across the internet, and whether Canadian law can keep pace with changes in technology. This program qualifies for up to 0.75 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario. Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.75 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.