How far can Canadian law reach across the internet? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Dan Glover, Partner and National Co-Lead of the Cyber/Data Group at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Google v. Equustek. They discuss whether Canadian courts have the power to make injunctive orders across the internet, and whether Canadian law can keep pace with changes in technology.

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Connor Bildfell's Album

Episode 1. Google v. Equustek

Can online snooping trigger liability under Canadian privacy law? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Jill Yates, Partner, Practice Lead of the Vancouver Litigation Practice Group, and Chair of the National Class Actions Group at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Jones v. Tsige. They discuss the tort of intrusion upon seclusion in the information age.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Episode 2 Jones v. Tsige

Can internet service providers be liable for copyright infringement by users? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Barry Sookman, Senior Counsel at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in SOCAN v. CAIP. They discuss Canadian law’s treatment of internet service providers and online copyright infringement over the years.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Episode 3 SOCAN v. CAIP

Does sharing a hyperlink to defamatory third-party content trigger liability under Canadian defamation law? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with Gillian Kerr, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault, about the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Crookes v. Newton. They discuss how Canadian courts have dealt with online defamation.

This program qualifies for up to 0.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.5 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Episode 4 Crookes v. Newton

Does a data breach, without any actual loss, trigger liability via a privacy class action? Host Connor Bildfell speaks with three McCarthy Tétrault litigators—Dana Peebles (Partner), Kara Smyth (Partner), and Cassidy Bishop (Associate)—about the Alberta Court of Appeal’s decision in Setoguchi v. Uber. They discuss trends in Canadian privacy class actions and the requirements for bringing a class action.

This program qualifies for up to 0.75 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 0.75 hours of content. Upon completion of this podcast, contact us to request your certificate of attendance.

Episode 5 Setoguchi v. Uber

Hosted by Connor Bildfell, Five Tech Law Cases Everyone Should Know takes a closer look at five groundbreaking court cases that have shaped Canadian tech law. From de-indexing websites, to internet defamation, to data breach class actions, these cases cover a wide range of tech law issues. Throughout the podcast, leading practitioners offer their insights and experience to help you understand how these cases have been applied on the ground level. 

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation, or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.