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Bill 149 receives royal assent March 21, 2024

On March 21, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received royal assent. Though it is considered law, it is important to note that provisions within the bill will come into force on various dates.

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Air Canada found to be responsible for negligent misrepresentation regarding chatbot’s incorrect explanation of bereavement fares

In February 2024, the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (similar to the Ontario Small Claims Court) concluded that Air Canada was responsible for a chatbot’s remarks on its website. What did it say?

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Music publishers are not happy with Anthropic: “In layman’s terms, it’s theft”

On October 18, 2023, three major music publishers (Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group and ABKCO, collectively referred to as the Music Publishers) filed a Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial against Anthropic in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Nashville Division.

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