A Response to the Ontario Civil Rules Review Phase 2 Consultation Report

See Heuristica’s response to the Phase 2 Consultation Report released on April 1st, a copy of which can be downloaded at: https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/32494/

As a firm with an exclusive practice in electronic evidence matters, Heuristica is in a unique position to comment on the interplay between the proposed reforms and the realities of digital evidence management. Drawing on our extensive experience, we explain that a failure to expressly address digital evidence issues risks undermining the Report’s core goals and further increasing litigation costs. Our submission offers practical, cost-effective solutions, including original digital format production and a one-step, materiality-based approach, that are essential to any meaningful civil justice reform in the digital age.… Read More

Heuristica Sponsors the CCCA In-House Leadership Retreat

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the CCCA In-House Leadership Retreat in Toronto.

Join us on May 30th at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Toronto Island for one day focused on in-house leadership to help you discover how to drive growth, balance business needs, prove ROI, and stay ahead of the ever-changing legal curve.

You will also have the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, and explore new and exciting ways to do your job with the help of your peers.

For more information, or to register for this event, please go to their website.

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