Heuristica’s Lawyers Recognized by Lexology

Heuristica’s Lawyers Recognized by Lexology

Heuristica is pleased to advise that more of its lawyers have again been chosen for inclusion in the 2024 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) eDiscovery rankings than those of any other Canadian law firm.

 

 

The following have been selected:

 

These selections are particularly meaningful as two of the nine Canadian lawyers selected as Thought Leaders and four of the 22 Canadian lawyers selected as National Leaders are Heuristica counsel.… Read More

Heuristica Discovery Counsel to Participate in the E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy Program

Heuristica Discovery Counsel to Participate in the E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy Program

Heuristica is pleased to participate in the

E-Discovery, Information Governance and Privacy Program.

 

As rapid advances in technology have made the sheer volume of electronically stored information immense, there has never been a more critical time to manage e-Discovery efficiently and cost effectively.

 

Discover the knowledge and skills you need to excel at e-Discovery.

 

Designed by a multidisciplinary faculty of leading experts from law and industry, and delivered in 5 modules, this comprehensive, practical and skills based Osgoode Certificate delivers the information, tools and strategies required to successfully address the legal and technology challenges in e-Discovery.

 

In addition to focused, instructional sessions, you will have the added benefit of participating in a learn-by-doing information governance workshop, see live demonstrations of the latest tools used in all stages of the e-Discovery process, and get valuable individualized feedback with practical insights and practice management tips from the experts.… Read More

Heuristica Discovery Counsel to Participate in TLA Webinar: Risk Management for Electronic Evidence

Heuristica Discovery Counsel to Participate in TLA Webinar: Risk Management for Electronic Evidence

E-Discovery in the Public Sector:  Tips and Strategies for Enhancing Legal Outcomes and Mitigating Risk

 

The world of electronic evidence is ever-changing – are you keeping up? What are the implications every lawyer needs to know?

 

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 join a panel of knowledgeable lawyers for a lively, frank and practical discussion with a focus on risk management and professional responsibility for lawyers

related to electronic evidence. You will get useful legal guidance

that you can apply to your practice.

 

The discussion will highlight legal trends and case law on the following topics:

 

  1. Professional competency requirements
  2. Risk implications related to electronic evidence and the impact on costs, including:
    1. Preservation of electronic evidence
    2. Technology and proportionality
  3. Inadvertent waiver of privilege
  4. Altered evidence and AI-generated evidence

 

The focus of the conversation is based on developing Canadian case law, procedural rules, and regulatory requirements/developments.… Read More

The Price of Technological Incompetence

The Price of Technological Incompetence

Candice Chan-Glasgow                                      

Director, Review Services and Counsel

March 4, 2024

 

A recent ruling on costs from the Supreme Court of British Columbia highlights the risks for counsel who do not understand the appropriate use of generative AI and legal technology.

 

 

In Zhang v Chen, 2024 BCSC 285 (CanLII), Justice Masuhara made a rare cost order, requiring the respondent’s counsel, Ms. Ke, to pay costs personally for the additional effort and expense arising from listing two cases “hallucinated” by ChatGPT into the respondent’s Notice of Application.

 

Background

 

In a family custody dispute, counsel for the respondent, Ms.… Read More

Heuristica’s Lawyers recognized by Who’s Who Legal

 

Heuristica is pleased to advise that several of its lawyers have again been chosen for inclusion in the 2023 International and Canada Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Directories: 

 

The following have been selected:

 

O’Donnell, Felsky and Chan-Glasgow are recognized for their achievements alongside only 22 other lawyers in Canada.

 

These selections are particularly meaningful as two of the seven people selected as Thought Leaders and three of the 25 people selected as National Leaders in Canada are from Heuristica.… Read More

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