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Hear the top legal minds at Canadian corporate law firm Torys LLP—along with business and industry leaders—discuss the latest trends, challenges and developments shaping the business and legal landscapes in North America.

MAR 20

Breakfast With Appeal: Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation v. South Bruce Peninsula

Where does liability fall when the Crown is found to have acted dishonourably toward a First Nation? In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal found that a representative of the Imperial Crown – the federal government’s predecessor – altered the boundaries of a reserve negotiated in an 1854 treaty, in a case that has significant modern-day ramifications for both the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and residents of Sauble Beach (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).

26 min
MAR 20

Breakfast With Appeal: Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

There’s a fine line between legislative intent and legislative meddling, and in a recent decision, the BC Court of Appeal sought to find it, arguing that the B.C. Legislature’s attempt to retroactively pass legislation to allow for amendments to a zoning bylaw constituted an infringement of the separation of powers (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).

18 min
MAR 20

Breakfast With Appeal: Quick hits (Sanis, Barbiero, Aphira and Galderma)

Our BWA panel discusses overreach at the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, has a rejuvenating conversation about unreasonable delays in class action lawsuits, talks mitigation obligations for leasehold damages, and offers their views on constitutional overreach in the Competition Act (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).

16 min
12/04/2024

Breakfast With Appeal: Canada (Attorney General) v. Power

In Canada (Attorney General) v. Power, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Charter claimants can potentially claim damages against the Crown for enacting unconstitutional legislation—but the threshold for seeking such damages remains high (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).

23 min
12/04/2024

Breakfast With Appeal: Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.

Sellers of goods often attempt to exclude liability for implied warranties and conditions. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. that such exclusions are legally enforceable (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).

18 min
12/04/2024

Breakfast With Appeal: York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

In York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Supreme Court ruled that, in accordance with Charter rights, school board employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding content on board-issued electronic devices (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).

17 min
09/17/2024

Automating professional services: how AI is shaping the next generation of diligence and deals, with Nick Kato

AI’s ability to automate is transforming traditional workflows and transactions, but in this fast-paced era, it can be difficult to predict the full extent of AI’s influence on complex tasks such as due diligence and dealmaking. In this podcast, our New York tax partner Scott Semer is joined by Nick Kato, founder of Leo Berwick and co-founder of Elbe, to explore the impact of AI on professional services, and what the future holds for the role of dealmakers, lawyers and others in the professio...

25 min
09/17/2024

Opportunity costs: Artificial intelligence in the legal industry, with Michaël Hassan

AI use is accelerating within the legal industry, offering efficiencies that enable firms to scale up their service while streamlining costs. In this podcast, Torys partner and tax lawyer Scott Semer speaks with Michaël Hassan, Managing Director, General Counsel & Secretary of Sagard Holdings LP about the opportunities presented by generative AI, and how those changes will impact casework, clients, and lawyers alike.

24 min

8 Episodes

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Torys LLP
Years Active

2019 - 2025
Episodes

8
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Clean
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Torys LLP Podcasts

Torys LLP Podcasts

Episodes

Breakfast With Appeal: Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation v. South Bruce Peninsula

Breakfast With Appeal: Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. British Columbia (Attorney General)

Breakfast With Appeal: Quick hits (Sanis, Barbiero, Aphira and Galderma)

Breakfast With Appeal: Canada (Attorney General) v. Power

Breakfast With Appeal: Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.

Breakfast With Appeal: York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario

Automating professional services: how AI is shaping the next generation of diligence and deals, with Nick Kato

Opportunity costs: Artificial intelligence in the legal industry, with Michaël Hassan

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