Each Monday we present brief excerpts of recent posts from five of Canada’s award-winning legal blogs chosen at random* from more than 80 recent Clawbie winners. In this way we hope to promote their work, with their permission, to as wide an audience as possible.
This week the randomly selected blogs are 1. Canadian Class Actions Monitor 2. Family LLB 3. FACL BC Podcast 4. Timely Disclosure 5. PierreRoy & Associés
Canadian Class Actions Monitor
Recklessness as a Willful Violation of Privacy: B.C. Court of Appeal Decision has Implications for Private and Public Sector Organizations
In 2024, the B.C. Court of Appeal held in G.D. v. South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority that it is at least arguable that data custodians, including public bodies, may be liable for invasion of privacy under the B.C. Privacy Act if they fail to adequately safeguard personal information. In March 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada refused to grant leave to appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision. …
Family LLB
5 Common Marriage Mistakes Most Couples Make—And How to Avoid Them Before It’s Too Late
Marriage is one of life’s most significant commitments, but it’s also one of the most challenging. Over the years, I’ve worked with many clients navigating divorce, and I’ve seen firsthand the mistakes and misconceptions that often lead couples to separation. While divorce is sometimes the right decision, there are common issues that, if addressed early, can help couples avoid unnecessary heartache. …
FACL BC Podcast
Episode 39: Litigation, Leadership and EDI with Douglas Chiu
In this episode, co-hosts Xue Zhang and Becca Liu welcome Douglas Chiu, a partner at Hammerco Lawyers LLP and a distinguished litigator with nearly two decades of experience in complex financial disputes. Recently recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in personal injury litigation, Douglas brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. He shares his journey in law, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities he has encountered as an Asian leader in the legal community. He discusses how his cultural background shapes his litigation practice and his approach to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within law firms. Douglas also explores the impact of EDI policies on leadership and the legal profession. …
Timely Disclosure
Fasken’s Guide to Earnouts in Private M&A
Earnouts are contractual clauses in private M&A that tie part of the purchase price to the target business’s performance post-closing. The use and structure of an earnout is inherently deal-specific. Earnouts are by nature bespoke and typically highly negotiated. Earnouts may also be more susceptible to post-closing disputes than some other private M&A deal terms. Careful and informed earnout negotiation and drafting is therefore critical to achieving the parties’ objectives. To assist, we have prepared this concise but comprehensive practical guide to earnout structuring, negotiation and strategy. Download Earnouts in Private M&A: Negotiation, Drafting and Strategy below today. …
PierreRoy & Associés
Gestion financière dans un couple : comment éviter les tensions et mieux gérer son budget?
L’argent est l’une des principales sources de stress dans un couple. Différences de revenus, habitudes de dépenses variées, dettes… Autant de facteurs qui peuvent créer des tensions si la gestion financière n’est pas bien encadrée. Alors que le coût de la vie ne cesse d’augmenter, il est plus important que jamais d’adopter une approche saine et transparente avec son ou sa partenaire. Voici quelques conseils pratiques pour instaurer une gestion financière efficace et sereine dans votre couple. …
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