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Innovation Investigating Deepfakes and Falsified Evidence: Practical Steps for Scrutinizing Suspicious Content

From altered media to fabricated digital records, Generative AI is making false evidence easier to produce – and harder to detect. Digital Forensics expert, Dr. Tristan Jenkinson outlines the signs that should trigger concern and the techniques that can help determine whether those red-flag files are authentic.

BY Dr. Tristan Jenkinson

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Access to Justice What a Pocket Talker Taught Me About Ageism: Reflections from the Ontario Legal Conference’s Elder Law Program

When it comes to client service, sometimes the most effective tools are thoughtful accommodations. Raphael Tachie offers insights gleaned from the OBA’s recent ‘Ageism Unraveled’ session about the simple, pragmatic steps lawyers can take to combat one of the most pervasive yet frequently overlooked forms of discrimination.

BY: Raphael Tachie

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President's Message President's Message: New Public Education Initiative to Engage Allies in a Critical Mission to Defend the Rule of Law

As those with an essential understanding and abiding appreciation of the Rule of Law, lawyers across the globe and political spectrum make its defence a daily concern. But it’s a concern that has taken on a new and unexpected urgency in light of attacks on the rule of law, overt and insidious, from many quarters. Protection from bold strikes and incremental erosion requires champions from beyond the legal profession; it’s a fight that can be won only with broad public engagement.

BY: Katy Commisso

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Best Practices “Use Reply-All with Awareness” – and 9 Other Email Etiquette Tips for Lawyers

Email is a powerful but imperfect communication tool that most of us employ so frequently that we fail to give it a second thought. That rote use is exactly what gives rise to the kinds of bad habits or embarrassing slip-ups that can compromise relationships. From eschewing all-caps to crafting search-friendly subject lines, Kathleen Robichaud offers helpful advice on how to use email carefully, professionally and effectively in legal practice.

BY: Kathleen Robichaud

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