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The Legal 500 United States 2023 guide has ranked Norton Rose Fulbright as a leading law firm in 34 national practice areas and recognized 23 of the firm’s US lawyers as national leaders. Seven of the recognized lawyers were part of the “Hall of Fame” of their respective practice groups, and eight were named to…
The government of Canada – specifically the Minister of Justice – just released its “Charter Statement” regarding Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act. I’m particularly focused on the “lawful access” provisions in the Bill, and I read it with interest to see how the government thinks the expanded government access to data is compatible with…
Introduction In April 2025, German authorities issued deportation orders to four foreign nationals residing in Berlin, including 3 EU citizens and one US citizen. The orders were reportedly based on their involvement in pro-Palestinian activism, e.g., participation in a protest held at Berlin’s Free University in October 2024 and alleged – yet unproven – support…
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The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has ordered that an employee’s constructive dismissal lawsuit was barred because it was based on workplace mental distress, which was a matter for the WSIB and not the courts. The employee worked in housekeeping in a hotel. She resigned from her job. She then started a constructive…
Drones have played a pivotal role in Ukraine’s defence during the Russia-Ukraine war. Jon-Wyatt Matlack, Sebastian Schwartz and Oliver Gill argue the drone warfare ecosystem Ukraine has rapidly developed offers some powerful lessons for Europe. On 2 June 2025, the UK published a new Strategic Defence Review. The review articulates five guiding principles: moving towards…
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The intersection of AI and healthcare is outpacing the development of laws and regulations governing the technology. Even in the early days of AI transformation, this is creating uncertainty for healthcare organizations. Leveraging existing frameworks and creating a culture of collaborative compliance can help organizations navigate these challenges without stifling innovation. Sumaya Noush, partner at…
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It seems like such a simple question. Who owns data centers? Ownership structures in the digital economy are more varied than might appear on the surface. While the largest computing and cloud service providers, such as Apple, Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure) and Google (Cloud)—also known as “hyperscalers”—do own and operate a significant portion of their…
It’s still an open question. In Prospect Corp. v Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP 2025 NY Slip Op 03659 Decided on June 17, 2025 the Appellate Division, First Department shied away from determining whether there is a NY privilege regarding confidential mediation documents. “In this legal malpractice action, plaintiff Prospect Capital Corporation (Prospect) alleges that…
Balancing Security Requirements and Fundamental Rights Protection By Rebekah, Miruna, Mihai and Vesa The EU Commission’s 2023 proposal to increase Europol’s authority, especially concerning the systematic processing of biometric data, aims to improve security regarding serious crimes. However, it also raises serious legal concerns for individuals. This blog post critically explores the tension that biometric…
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