Privacy pulse: Addressing Google’s Monopoly; Apple told TikTok to raise its age rating; and guidance on cyber risks arising from A.I.
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. There have not been many updates in Canada; however, as usually, lots of…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: Addressing Google’s Monopoly; Apple told TikTok to raise its age rating; and guidance on cyber risks arising from A.I.Economic damages in sexual abuse matters
Trauma experienced by survivors of sexual abuse can impact education and career plans. This, in turn, can impact a survivor’s ability to secure and maintain employment and to earn income. Plaintiffs are entitled to damages for economic loss arising from sexual abuse. Economic losses can be t…
View the post titled Economic damages in sexual abuse mattersMIG mythbusting: Mastering minor injury rules
What is the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) in Ontario? The Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) is a guideline set of rules introduced in Ontario in November 2011, defining what constitutes a “minor injury” following a motor vehicle accident.1 Its purpose is to limit the amount of medical and rehabili…
View the post titled MIG mythbusting: Mastering minor injury rulesThe deadline for nonprofit corporations to bring their articles and bylaws into compliance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (“ONCA”) has officially passed
First proclaimed on October 19th, 2021, ONCA officially came into force on October 18th of this year. The generous three-year timeframe caused many nonprofits to delay conducting compliance reviews, only to be left scrambling at the eleventh hour. Now that the deadline has passed, those who …
View the post titled The deadline for nonprofit corporations to bring their articles and bylaws into compliance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (“ONCA”) has officially passedBrain Cancer Awareness Day
Thursday, October 24th, 2024, is Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. Globally, Brain Tumour Awareness Week occurs during October 26th – November 2nd, 2024. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 3,300 Canadians, including 1,400 women, will be diagnosed with brain and spinal cord cancer…
View the post titled Brain Cancer Awareness DayWhat to do if you are injured in a hit and run
If you are injured in a hit and run in Ontario, you should do the following: Report the incident and seek medical attention If you are able, contact the authorities to report the collision immediately. It is a crime to leave the scene when someone has been injured in a car crash. The police will...
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New warnings for gastroparesis, severe stomach problems added to popular GLP-1 drugs
The Canadian product information for in-demand type 2 diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Trulicity has recently been updated with new warning language describing certain serious gastrointestinal risks, including gastroparesis (aka stomach paralysis). The updated warnings for Mounjaro and Trulicity …
View the post titled New warnings for gastroparesis, severe stomach problems added to popular GLP-1 drugsPrivacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employees
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For September, we have many updates to share: from hacking cars, to Queb…
View the post titled Privacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employeesStudy shows half of patients consuming pentosan polysulfate sodium unaware of drug’s harmful effects
Elmiron, a drug containing the active ingredient pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is a medication that may be prescribed to treat interstitial cystitis, a condition characterized by chronic bladder or pelvic pain or discomfort. Studies have demonstrated a link between this medication and a…
View the post titled Study shows half of patients consuming pentosan polysulfate sodium unaware of drug’s harmful effectsAuto insurance benefits: What are my new options
When it comes time to renew your car insurance, ask your broker about optional coverage. Though mandatory car insurance provides some protections for you and your family, the protections are limited. Aside from Statutory Accident Benefits Optional Benefits, there are a number of insurance en…
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