Best Digital Nova Scotia Podcasts (2024)

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Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table 31:46

9d ago31:46

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Join hosts Eilish and Greg for Season 3 Episode 41 of All Hands on Tech: Bringing Indigenous Representation to the Tech Sector Table! In this special episode, released during National Indigenous History Month, the pair engage in a compelling discussion with Michael Hebert, founder and CEO of Turtle Island Technology Solutions. The conversation delv…

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Suncor's David Kramer speaks about big deals, the energy transition and career advice 15:38

2d ago15:38

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David Kramer is senior legal counsel at Suncor Energy in Calgary. Kramer spoke on our CL Talk podcast about his journey, why he loves practising in-house, working with external counsel, and tips for effective negotiation. Last year, he was named a Lexpert Rising Star, recognizing lawyers 40 and under in Canada. This year, he will judge the awards. …

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Jennifer Teskey, the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, on talent and motivation 22:01

9d ago22:01

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Jennifer Teskey became the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright at the beginning of 2024. She is also a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, recognizing Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. Teskey spoke on our CL Talk podcast about her new role, fo…

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Transforming Transactions: Matera's Legacy of Innovation 30:39

23d ago30:39

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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for Season 3 Episode 40 of All Hands on Tech! Listen along to this insightful conversation featuring Thierry Battistini, GM of Matera Canada, as we delve into Matera's role as a financial powerhouse in Latin America and beyond. We explore the company's innovative strides in core banking and instant payment solutions, …

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Navigating Tech Talent: Strategies for Success in Atlantic Canada 25:31

1M ago25:31

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Join hosts, Ashley and Claire, for our latest episode of All Hands on Tech! In this episode, we delve into the world of tech recruitment with Venor; a recruitment firm based on the East Coast that's dedicated to fostering success in Atlantic Canada's business community. Listen along as we discover strategies for navigating the dynamic tech job mark…

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Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground 17:14

1M ago17:14

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Beth Beattie is senior counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General Ministry of Health. She was a co-editor of “The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in The Legal Profession,” recently published by LexisNexis. In May, she co-chaired the Law Society of Ontario’s fourth annual Mental Health Summit for Legal Professionals. S…

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Manitoba Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen on going digital and what informs her judicial philosophy 26:43

1M ago26:43

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Marianne Rivoalen was appointed Chief Justice of Manitoba on June 1, 2023 and sits on the Court of Appeal. She first appointed a judge of the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba in 2005. In 2015, she took over as Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba. Between 2018 and 2023, sh…

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Attorney General Arif Virani on how he works to expedite federal judicial nominations 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani has been in this role since 2023 and was first elected to parliament in 2015. Before that, he worked as a government lawyer in Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General. Virani spoke with CL Talk about his career, judicial nominations, and his legislative priorities. He explained how h…

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The Art of Authenticity: This Is Marketing's Brand-Centric Approach 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Join hosts Claire and Ashley as they kick off Season 3 of All Hands on Tech from the brand-new studio of This Is Marketing in downtown Dartmouth. In this episode, they sit down with Neil Stephen, CEO of This Is Marketing, to explore the agency's journey, services, and vision for the future. Discover how This Is Marketing started and the diverse ser…

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Jennifer King at Gowling WLG on being recognized as a Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer 19:55

2M ago19:55

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Jennifer King is the national co-lead of the administrative law practice group at Gowling WLG. She was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2023. For Canadian Lawyer’s CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about what it means to be an administrative, ESG and climate change lawyer, and her work representing Windsor on the Ambassado…

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Amanda Fowler on how she balances her sports law practice and legal role at Aviva Canada 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

Amanda Fowler is a sports lawyer and corporate counsel at Aviva Canada. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about balancing a sports law practice with her in-house role at Aviva, overcoming barriers in male-dominated fields, the importance of self-advocacy, and advice to young lawyers. Fowler will also be appearing at Canadian Lawyer’s upcomin…

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Joshua Lenon at Clio says Canadian lawyers are slow to adopt tech, but big changes are coming soon 18:21

3M ago18:21

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Joshua Lenon is the lawyer in residence and data protection officer at Clio. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about his role at the legal tech company, legal ethics, innovation, access to justice, privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence and the Canadian legal market.By Canadian Lawyer Magazine

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Radha Curpen at Bennett Jones LLP on how law firms should understand intersectionality 16:45

3M ago16:45

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Radha Curpen is the Vancouver managing partner and the national leader of ESG strategy and solutions firm at Bennett Jones LLP. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about, diversity, equity and inclusion in law and how intersectionality fits within that framework. She spoke about how her experiences inform her understanding of intersectionality…

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Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Chief Justice Deborah Smith on the judiciary’s most pressing challenges 18:18

4M ago18:18

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Deborah Smith was appointed the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in 2019. Before her judicial career, she practised civil and family law for 17 years at McInnes Cooper. She sat in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia family division until 2004 when she was appointed associate chief justice and transferred to the court’s general divisio…

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Linda Beairsto, president of MT Align at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, on flexible work and diversity 16:05

4M ago16:05

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Linda Beairsto is the president of MT Align and a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. For our CL Talk podcast, we spoke to her about MT Align’s innovative approach to legal services delivery and how offering flexible working arrangements can help improve diversity in the profession. Beairsto will also be appearing at Canadian Lawyer’s upcoming Women …

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Erin Durant on speaking up about mental health and the importance of sponsorship for women lawyers 13:47

5M ago13:47

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Erin Durant is a litigator in Ottawa, Founder of Durant Barristers and was named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2022. For our CL Talk podcast, we spoke to her about her book It Burned Me All Down, where she wrote openly about her mental health struggles during the pandemic and argued for the need for better health and w…

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Tim Haney, Canada Chief Executive Officer of Dentons, on his leadership style at a global law firm 13:59

5M ago13:59

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Tim Haney is the Canada Chief Executive Officer of Dentons. He was the winner of the Managing Partner of The Year at the 2023 Canadian Law Awards. For our CL Talk podcast, we spoke to Haney about his transition to a leadership role, his firm’s strategic plan, working with cross-functional teams, mental health, diversity, inclusion and being client-…

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Colin Levy on how lawyers can overcome their fear of legal tech 18:03

5M ago18:03

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Colin Levy is a US-based legal tech expert and corporate lawyer. He is currently the director of legal for Malbek, a leading contract management company. He has served in numerous legal roles for companies in the technology industry for over a decade and is a legal tech thought leader with a large online following. His recent book is The Legal Tech…

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Jordan Furlong says he is done predicting the future of the legal profession because it is here now 24:30

5M ago24:30

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Jordan Furlong is a strategic consultant to legal organizations in Canada and the United States. For our CL Talk podcast, we spoke to him about artificial intelligence, the billable hour, mental health and why he is done predicting the future of the profession.By Canadian Lawyer Magazine

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Storytelling With Data to Achieve Business Success 26:29

6M ago26:29

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Kevin D'Aguiar, Principal Consultant/Owner at Matters of Data, joins Ashley and Derek to talk about how to achieve business success with data, the importance of storytelling with your data, the role of AI in the world of data, and much more!By Digital Nova Scotia

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Leena Yousefi proves pay transparency and the 4-day workweek work 28:41

6M ago28:41

28:41

Leena Yousefi’s innovative approach to pay and workplace management has sparked unprecedented interest from our readers this year. We spoke to her about how her approach is working, and she tells listeners about the difference between transparency and uniformity, why the four-day workweek is not for lazy lawyers and how her firm has tripled in size…

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Faster, smarter, better: FinTech solutions in insurance underwriting 26:14

7M ago26:14

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Ashley and Derek sit down with QuickFacts co-founder & CRO Jeff Barsalou to explore their game-changing innovation optimizing the insurance industry. From the company's launch to their recent expansion across Canada, QuickFacts has been reshaping how insurance brokers operate, saving valuable time and res…

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The transformative power of virtual storytelling 29:46

7M ago29:46

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For this episode of All Hands on Tech, we dive into the cutting-edge world of virtual reality video production with Lydia Sayeau, the co-founder and CEO of BRAEVR Media, a virtual reality video production company based in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Discover the transformative power of immersive and interactive video content as Lydia shares insight…

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Lawyers banned from practice for surveillance 6:23

7M ago6:23

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• Lawyers banned from practice for judge surveillance likely to face more disciplinary actions: lawyerhttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/professional-regulation/lawyers-banned-from-practice-for-judge-surveillance-likely-to-face-more-disciplinary-actions-lawyer/381035• Quebec decision on Mohawk tobacco trade a 'game-changing advancement' in…

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Youth Legal Info: Accessing Health Care 20:50

8M ago20:50

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. For more information on LISNS resources for yo…

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SCC nominee Moreau’s experience in Alberta 6:43

8M ago6:43

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• SCC Justice nominee Mary Moreau noted for judicial experience and work modernizing Alberta courtshttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/scc-justice-nominee-mary-moreau-noted-for-judicial-experience-and-work-modernizing-alberta-courts/380879• Law Society of Ontario membership fees for lawyers and paralegals decreasing in 2024htt…

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Youth Legal Info: Healthy Relationships 45:45

8M ago45:45

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. For more information on LISNS resources for yo…

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East Coast Tech Impact - A chat with Digital Nova Scotia's new CEO 25:06

8M ago25:06

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Claire and Ashley welcome a very special guest: Owen Sagness, the new Chief Executive Officer of Digital Nova Scotia. Owen shares some of his career experiences and highlights in his 20+ year career in the technology industry, and why he decided to make the switch from consulting to leading Digital Nova S…

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Company loses case against in-house lawyers 5:45

8M ago5:45

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• In-house lawyers win appeal defending against breach of contract and fiduciary duty claimshttps://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/corporate-commercial/in-house-lawyers-win-appeal-defending-against-breach-of-contract-and-fiduciary-duty-claims/380669• Cybersecurity incident protection becoming prohibitively expensive as threats multiply, says l…

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Employment bar respond to ‘tax fraud’ slight 5:02

8M ago5:02

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• Employment bar fires back at columnist's claim their settlements often 'pretty close to tax fraud'https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/labour-and-employment/employment-bar-fires-back-at-columnists-claim-their-settlements-often-pretty-close-to-tax-fraud/380553• How Reema Khawja’s work at the Ontario Human Rights Commission aligns with …

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Startup to standout: The power of branding 49:57

8M ago49:57

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You may have noticed Proposify sporting a fresh new look these days. After several years in business, the Halifax-based proposal software company decided it was time to undergo a brand refresh. In this episode, we sit down with Proposify's Director of Brand + Communications, Jennifer Faulkner, as well as Brian Jeffcock, the mastermind behind the tr…

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Alberta courts caution against using AI 5:17

8M ago5:17

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• Alberta courts caution against using unverified citations generated by AI or large language modelshttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/litigation/alberta-courts-caution-against-using-unverified-citations-generated-by-ai-or-large-language-models/380383 • Nova Scotia Chief Justice Michael Wood on advocacy, court delays, and community en…

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Youth Legal Info: Cyberbullying and Your Digital Footprint 56:15

8M ago56:15

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Cyberbullying and Your Digital Footprint Host …

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SCC on deportation, BC judge on innovation 5:11

9M ago5:11

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• Canada cannot deport on security grounds unless conduct at issue relates to national security: SCChttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/immigration/canada-cannot-deport-on-security-grounds-unless-conduct-at-issue-relates-to-national-security-scc/380115• Chief Judge Melissa Gillespie on being open to change at the Provincial Court of Br…

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One year later: reflections on the four-day workweek 33:12

9M ago33:12

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In this episode, we hear from Aptitude Digital, a company that's been a staple in Halifax's tech scene for nearly two decades. They've made waves recently by adopting a four-day workweek, and nearly a year into this bold change, we sit down with co-founders Bill Doane and Chris Brown to find out how it's going. We also uncover their secrets to succ…

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Unlocking the secrets to legal innovation in 2023 28:23

9M ago28:23

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While innovation is what drives the best law firms, it’s something many struggles to define, let alone demonstrate, for their clients. For McCarthy Tétrault, innovation is second nature. It means helping clients tackle their most pressing issues effectively and creatively. In this highly informative podcast sponsored by McCarthy Tétrault, we explor…

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Unbundling: from scarcity to abundance 5:20

9M ago5:20

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• Sonali Sharma on unbundling and why lawyers need to shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindsethttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/resources/practice-management/sonali-sharma-on-unbundling-and-why-lawyers-need-to-shift-from-a-scarcity-to-an-abundance-mindset/379985• Sex work law does not make sex workers less safe and is Charter-compliant, finds …

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Anchoring AI in criminal law problematic 5:19

9M ago5:19

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• Anchoring AI legislation in criminal law puts it in a ‘precarious position:’ researchershttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/privacy-and-data/anchoring-ai-legislation-in-criminal-law-puts-it-in-a-precarious-position-researchers/379637• Helping advocates excel from the outset: The Advocates' Society's CEO Vicki Whitehttps://www.canadia…

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Episode 31: Revolutionizing raffles 23:55

9M ago23:55

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Ashley and Claire are joined by Amber Froese, VP of Marketing Communications at Rafflebox Technologies. Learn more about the world of digital fundraising, how Rafflebox is changing the game for organizations big and small by leveraging technology to streamline the fundraising process, and how the SaaS pla…

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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers revealed 6:03

9M ago6:03

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• Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2023 revealed by Canadian Lawyerhttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-for-2023-revealed-by-canadian-lawyer/379597• From tough-on-crime to trauma-informed: Benjamin Perrin’s new book Indictmenthttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/from-tough-on-crime-t…

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Youth Legal Information - Education and Post-Secondary Experiences! 40:35

9M ago40:35

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Moving Out Host Ainsley Jackson discusses educ…

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LSO moves to stop child abuser from practising 7:25

10M ago7:25

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• Ontario legal regulator moves to stop man who admitted sexually abusing children from practising lawhttps://www.lawtimesnews.com/resources/professional-regulation/ontario-legal-regulator-moves-to-stop-man-who-admitted-sexually-abusing-children-from-practising-law/379318 • Having a clear EDI strategy is key for organizations, says Canadian Tire’s …

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Patenting Chemical AI – legal issues & emerging opportunities 22:15

10M ago22:15

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AI-based technology is becoming integral to businesses all over the world. But when it comes to research and patenting of inventions in the emerging field of Chemical AI, which revolves around the integration of chemistry and AI, there’s a plethora of complex challenges that if not properly handled can jeopardize a client’s most valuable asset. Thi…

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Episode 30: A voyage into tech law 24:47

10M ago24:47

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In this episode of All Hands on Tech, hosts Claire and Ashley delve into the world of tech law with Kellen Voyer, the founder of Voyer Law, a full-service law firm specializing in technology and video game law. They explore Kellen's journey to establishing the firm, the unique challenges of tech-related legal matters across Canada and the US, and t…

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Lawyer's passion led to business immigration practice 6:15

10M ago6:15

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• How Julie Lessard’s passion for international issues drove her to business immigration at BCFhttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/immigration/how-julie-lessards-passion-for-international-issues-drove-her-to-business-immigration-at-bcf/379201 • Joel Roy on being a change agent in the legal department at Novartishttps://www.canadianlawy…

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Youth Legal Info: Moving Out! 32:45

10M ago32:45

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Moving Out Ho…

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Lawyers disciplined for surveilling judge 8:07

10M ago8:07

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• Lawyers involved in judge surveillance banned from practising law in Manitoba, fined $5,000 eachhttps://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/criminal/lawyers-involved-in-judge-surveillance-banned-from-practising-law-in-manitoba-fined-5000-each/378909 • Law profession at a 'critical juncture' says incoming dean of Osgoode Hall Law School Trevo…

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Youth Legal Info: Getting your License! 30:51

10M ago30:51

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Getting your …

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Episode 29: Empowering employees through education 24:37

10M ago24:37

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On this episode of All Hands on Tech, we explore the transformative power of democratizing digital skills within organizations. Our guest, Kieran MacLeod from PricewaterhouseCoopers' Digital Enablement Team, talks about that company's journey of upskilling its entire Canadian workforce in data and analytics. We discuss how this initiative not only …

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Youth Legal Info: Getting a Job! 41:12

10M ago41:12

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The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Getting a Job…

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