Heuristica Sponsors ACC Alberta 1-Day Conference – In-House Counsel: Here and Now!

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the ACC Alberta 1-Day Conference – In-House Counsel: Here and Now!

Crystal O’Donnell, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Counsel and Jason Howg, Partner, Intellectual Property Lawyer, BLG, will be on a panel discussing How to AI.

You will learn about:

1. How people use AI in their practice

2. Key elements of advice for their clients

3. Evidentiary developments

4. Developments in international arbitration and AI rules

5. Some general trends on how AI is affecting the world

To find out more about this conference, or to register, please go to the ACC website

Five Ways to Use Legal Data Intelligence Without Disrupting Your Workflow

Martin Felsky

Senior Counsel

March 12, 2025

Litigation in Canada is more data-intensive than ever. Yet many litigators hesitate to adopt new processes, fearing disruption to their established case strategies and workflows. The good news? You don’t need to change the way you litigate—you just need the right support to optimize how you manage data.

Legal data intelligence (LDI) and eDiscovery solutions integrate seamlessly into your existing litigation framework, allowing you to win cases, reduce risk, and control costs – without overhauling your approach. Here’s how:

1. Early Case Strategy: Use Data to Assess Strengths and Risks Faster

Traditional Approach: Reviewing initial disclosures manually and relying on client-provided documents to gauge case strength.… Read More

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Planning for prosperity regardless of our differences.

Canadians and our friends to the south have strong economic ties that we hope will get back to normal soon. The choice of doing something, or nothing, during a conflict is not an easy one. Our choice… our duty… is to support the rule of law that deeply reflects many of the values we hold true as Canadians.

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The Hidden Risks of Outsourced Document Review – A Strategic Decision for Senior Litigators

Martin Felsky

Senior Counsel

February 18, 2025

In high-stakes dispute resolution, document review is a critical process that shapes case strategy, identifies key evidence, and ensures compliance with disclosure obligations. Outsourcing this task is often practical, but the decision between law firms and document review companies carries significant implications. While document review companies may appear to offer a cost-effective alternative, litigators and clients should be aware of several nuanced risks and misunderstandings that often accompany the use of these services.

Licensing and the Nature of Services Provided

Many document review companies advertise that they employ licensed lawyers to conduct reviews.… Read More