TikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practices
Siskinds LLP and Rice Harbut Elliott LLP have commenced a proposed privacy class action in British Columbia against TikTok on behalf of persons in Canada, other than Quebec, who use or used the TikTok app between October 29, 2021 to the date of certification of the TikTok class action. This…
View the post titled TikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practicesUnveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patients
When Shirley had a central venous catheter (CVC) implanted to provide easier access to her veins for the treatment of a chronic health condition, she never expected that a medical device that was designed to ease her discomfort would cause serious health complications. “I have been diagnosed…
View the post titled Unveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patientsMy child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?
Kids are more online than ever before, spending increasing amounts of time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. What used to be a way to conduct research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of l…
View the post titled My child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisory
This post is based on an article by Elena Ashford, published on April 17, 2025, by Law360 Canada, titled “Top 10 Tips for Canadian Citizens Crossing the U.S. Border.“ The Government of Canada has recently updated the official travel advisory for Canadians who intend to travel to …
View the post titled Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisoryA guide to class actions
Class actions: you read about them in the newspaper or hear about them on television, but beyond the headlines and soundbites, what is a “class action” and how can a class action help you? This class actions guide unpacks the world of class proceedings, including the advantages, common types…
View the post titled A guide to class actionsHow to start a class action lawsuit in Canada
Commencing a class action lawsuit can be a powerful way of seeking compensation for people impacted by a large-scale wrong such as corporate misconduct, product liability issues, or financial fraud. Class actions bring together multiple claims that would be uneconomical to bring on an indivi…
View the post titled How to start a class action lawsuit in CanadaNo additional points to be awarded for a job offer in the Express Entry system as of spring 2025
These past few months have been challenging for those temporary residents of Canada who are actively trying to transition to the Canadian permanent resident status. The rapid changes in immigration regulations announced in the past few months create a challenging immigration climate. Many fo…
View the post titled No additional points to be awarded for a job offer in the Express Entry system as of spring 2025Canadian Border Update: No more flagpoling for most Canadian temporary residents as of December 23, 2024
‘Flagpoling’ is a term that is used for a situation when a foreign national who is already physically present in Canada on a legal temporary status leaves Canada by land and returns to Canada without seeking admission to the United States, or St. Pierre and Miquelon. Flagpoling has been used…
View the post titled Canadian Border Update: No more flagpoling for most Canadian temporary residents as of December 23, 2024Products commonly involved in class actions
Class actions can be a way to hold large companies and manufacturers accountable when their products fall short of safety and quality standards or pose risks to consumers. Class actions can also be a route to recovery if a manufacturer fails to exercise due diligence in designing, testing, o…
View the post titled Products commonly involved in class actionsSit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dog
For most dog owners, the words “car ride” gets their dog excited and begging to hit the road. However, driving with your dog in your vehicle poses a risk to your safety, your pet’s safety, and the safety of other drivers. In a recent Canadian survey, almost half (47%) of participants leave t…
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