Federal Court of Appeal: No Public Interest Class Privilege

Federal Court of Appeal: No Public Interest Class Privilege

Candice Chan-Glasgow Director, Document Review Services February 26, 2018   In Vancouver Airport Authority v. Commissioner of Competition, 2018 FCA 24, the Federal Court of Appeal denied the Commissioner of Competition a public interest class privilege over documents obtained during an investigation.   The investigation related to the Airport Authority’s decision to allow only two in-flight caterers to operate at the Vancouver International Airport.  The Commissioner alleged that the Airport Authority behaved in an anti-competitive manner, resulting in “higher prices, dampened innovation and lower service quality”.   The Commissioner’s initial affidavit of documents listed 11,500 relevant documents.  Approximately 9,500 of

We’re growing again and need a Litigation Law Clerk / Paralegal

We’re growing again and need a Litigation Law Clerk / Paralegal

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated, hardworking and detail-oriented Litigation Law Clerk or Paralegal. The successful candidate will have eDiscovery experience and work in either Toronto or Calgary and will interface with clients and be responsible for supporting the legal team.   Interested candidates should have at least 5+ years’ experience with an in-depth knowledge of litigation support, case management workflow implementation and best practices.  If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to work with an innovative, dynamic company, this is the position for you.   For more information about the position please see the Job Description.  Please submit your application from our Careers Page.

Heuristica Teaches Law Clerk eDiscovery Fellowship Course

Heuristica Teaches Law Clerk eDiscovery Fellowship Course

Several members from the firm will once again teach The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) 2018 eDiscovery Advanced Theory and Practices for Litigation Support Fellowship Course.   The  eDiscovery Fellowship Course is designed for litigation support professionals and law clerks and explores the legal and practical principles of electronic discovery in a legal practice context.   Using the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and the Sedona Canada Principles, participants will discuss the issues and tasks underlying each phase of the process.  With an emphasis on proportionality and defensibility at every stage, practical information will be covered, including cooperative

Heuristica Speaks to Independent Counsel Network in Calgary

Heuristica Speaks to Independent Counsel Network in Calgary

Heuristica is pleased to speak at the Independent Counsel Network meeting this week in Calgary.   Crystal O’Donnell, Heuristica’s CEO and Founder, will present a session entitled “Successfully Managing eDiscovery:  What Corporate Counsel Really Need to Know“.   Management of electronically stored information (“ESI”) for use in litigation is increasingly important.  Crystal’s presentation will provide corporate counsel with an appreciation of what is involved in successfully managing eDiscovery in a cost-effective manner.   Topics covered include general eDiscovery principles and obligations, choosing eDiscovery review platforms, review counsel and appropriate review methodologies, how to preserve relevant ESI, engage in defensible document collection practices

Redacting Non-Relevant Information

Redacting Non-Relevant Information

Candice Chan-Glasgow Director, Document Review Services January 29, 2018   Earlier this month, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reviewed the general principles applicable to the redaction of relevant documents.  In Qaddoura et al. v. Walkom et al., 2018 ONSC 20, the defendants brought a motion to compel the plaintiff to answer undertakings and refusals given at her continued examination for discovery.   The plaintiff’s claim related to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident and involved a significant claim with respect to loss of income and future care costs.  The plaintiff undertook to provide the defendants with updated records

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