Join hosts Ted Brook, Partner and Erin Brown, Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright, as they interview lawyers and industry leaders from key sectors, questioning the trends, issues and opportunities across Canada’s evolving legal landscape. Conversations will bring both a global perspective and a litigator's instinct for issue spotting to keep your business risk-ready.

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Latest episode

Ten Tips for Winning Your Next Trial

Hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown sit down with litigators Stephen Taylor and Tiffany O’Hearn Davies from the Toronto office to share their top ten tips for winning civil trials in Canadian courts. Drawing on years of experience navigating complex disputes, Tiffany and Stephen unpack what true preparedness looks like—from organizing evidence and supporting your witnesses to managing tone and reading the courtroom. They explore how to balance fact with impact and explain why success in the courtroom depends on focus, strategy, and civility.

Season 3

UK anti-corruption developments and their extraterritorial reach | S3 EP8

S3 EP8:
UK anti-corruption developments and their extraterritorial reach

When will a company be held responsible if its employees are involved in wrongdoing? Are all companies measured by the same degree of accountability?

CEPA, chemical management and the “right” to a healthy environment | S3 EP7

S3 EP7:
CEPA and the “right” to a healthy environment

In June, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) was amended for the first time in over 20 years.

Pro bono publico in Canada | S3 EP6

S3 EP6:
Pro bono publico in Canada

At its core, pro bono refers to lawyers’ broader duty to give back to communities, helping to bridge the gap in access to justice.

Influencers, advertising and social media | S3 EP5

S3 EP5:
Influencers, advertising and social media

Influencer advertising is one of the most pervasive and effective forms of marketing, but consumers are not always aware that an advertisement is being promoted as such.
Canadian <em>Competition Act</em> | S3 EP4

S3 EP4:
Canadian Competition Act

In June 2023, the Competition Bureau is set to start enforcing amendments to Canada’s Competition Act that were announced in June 2022.
Canada’s economic sanctions regime | S3 EP3

S3 EP3:
Canada’s economic sanctions regime

Sanctions compliance is increasingly complex: events in the past 12 months have triggered rapid developments in sanctions regimes in Canada and across the globe.
The 2023 Litigation Trends Survey | S3 EP2

S3 EP2:
The 2023 Litigation Trends Survey

We surveyed 437 in-house counsel across Canada and the US on their 2022 disputes experiences and expectations for 2023.

Remediation agreements in Canada | S3 EP1

S3 EP1:
Remediation agreements in Canada

Season 3 of Disputed starts with a look at Canada’s remediation agreement regime.

Season 2

A culture of employee engagement | S2 EP16

S2 EP16:
A culture of employee engagement

Have you noticed terms such as “the great resignation” and “quiet quitting” being thrown around in the last year or two?
Working with litigation experts | S2 EP15

S2 EP15:
Working with litigation experts

Experts have a vital role in helping the court understand technical issues to reach a fair and reasoned decision. But how do you pick the right expert for the case?

Just cause | S2 EP14

S2 EP14:
Just cause

When ending an employment contract, what constitutes just cause? Does employee misconduct mean they are not entitled to notice of termination or payment in lieu?

Securities enforcement | S2 EP13

S2 EP13:
Securities enforcement

What do cryptocurrency and cannabis have in common? They both attract new and unseasoned investors who may be exposed to significant risks.
Greenwashing | S2 EP12

S2 EP12:
Greenwashing

The conversation on climate change and sustainability disputes continues. In this episode, we’re talking about greenwashing.
Prompt payment | S2 EP11

S2 EP11:
Prompt payment

Across Canada, steps are being taken to tackle payment delays and disputes in the construction industry.

Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse | S2 EP10

S2 EP10:
Web3, NFTs and the Metaverse

As the Metaverse is expected to become a $1 trillion market, many of the world’s largest companies are investing, developing NFTs and building operating platforms.
Modern Slavery, part two | S2 EP9

S2 EP9:
Modern Slavery, part two

Part two of our series on Modern Slavery looks at what Canada is doing to tackle this global issue.
Modern Slavery, part one | S2 EP8

S2 EP8:
Modern Slavery, part one

Forty million. That is the estimated number of people trapped in modern slavery, with supply chains being a key risk area.

Contacts

Ted Brook
Ted Brook
Partner
Email
ted.brook@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 416 203 4457
Erin Brown
Erin Brown
Partner
Email
erin.brown@nortonrosefulbright.com
T: +1 613 780 8618

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