Perspectives – Legal Voices on Business

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors. In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas of Canadian communications law....

The World of Work: When things go wrong with AI | As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, the legal and workforce implications are becoming harder to ignore. In the latest World of Work podcast, Labour, Employment & Human Rights Partner Venolan Naidoo explores what happens when AI goes wrong at work, unpacking key considerations around discipline, data, and defensibility...

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming CUSMA review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors. In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas of Canadian communications law....

In this special Father’s Day edition of the Fasken Perspectives Podcast , members of our South African office Labour, Employment & Human Rights team including Owethu Mbambo , Daphney Willem and Benny Makoloane , unpack the evolving parental leave framework in South Africa and what it means for employers, employees, and families. From the Van Wyk Constitutional Court judgment to the proposed La...

Communications Regulation and Trade is a three-part series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, presented by Fasken’s Communications group, exploring how the upcoming Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review may impact Canada’s copyright, broadcasting, and telecommunications sectors. In this series, Fasken lawyers examine how trade negotiations have shaped and may again impact key areas...

In this latest podcast episode, Fasken Employment, Data Privacy & AI Governance Partner, Venolan Naidoo , explores why AI literacy should be endeavoured to become a key workplace enabler, to increase the benefits of AI tools and manage legal risks that go with it. As artificial intelligence reshapes how work is performed, managed and monitored, organisations must move beyond technology adoptio...

This podcast episode hosted by Fasken South Africa Labour, Employment & Human Rights Partner Venolan Naidoo explores the impact of globalisation on employment and how legal principles, especially extra-territoriality, aims to shape the governance of cross-border work arrangements.  The episode covers: Transformation of global work: Employment has shifted towards flexibility with remote cr...

Welcome to this special episode of the Fasken Perspectives podcast, hosted by Labour, Employment & Human Rights partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo from our Johannesburg office. October marks Mental Health Awareness Month, hosts, Daphney and Owethu, explore the critical intersection of mental health and employment law in South Africa. With 15% of working adults globally affected by menta...

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson , who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive...

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson , who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive...

Welcome to the first episode of "The New World of Work," hosted by Venolan Naidoo . In this episode, Venolan introduces key topics that are changing how organisations and employees work today. He will explore the changing workplace landscape both in South Africa and globally (especially how this may eventually impact South Africa). Venolan will also delve into topics on the challenges of navigatin...

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken’s Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Jay Kerr-Wilson , who leads Fasken’s copyright practice, and McGill University student Amy Qi dive into complex questions around authorship, ownership, consent, and the legal lifespan of AI systems. Listen to this exclusive...

In this episode of  From the Lobby , host Dan Brock is joined by Fasken Government Relations and Political Law group Alex Steinhouse , Andrew House , and Guy Giorno , along with special guest David Lametti , former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Against the backdrop of a growing tariff war between the US and a number of other countries, the discussion delves into the unfo...

This week on  From the Lobby , Prime Minister Mark Carney pauses his election campaign to address the escalating crisis caused by global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Join us as we discuss this unique situation where a federal party leader, never before elected to office, steps into his prime ministerial role amidst an election. With no sitting parliament and no parliamentary...

In the latest episode of Fasken’s From The Lobby series, we dive into the Liberal leadership race, featuring front runners Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. We explore the implications for Parliament and the next Prime Minister. Join hosts Guy Giorno , Alex Steinhouse , and Andrew House for an insightful discussion. (Recorded March 7) Visit Fasken's Canada-Trump Administration 2.0 page for in-dep...

In this episode, Daniel Brock delves into the legal and political uncertainty related to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked some criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highli...

In this episode, Daniel Brock discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to resign and the subsequent race to replace him as the Liberal leader. The episode delves into the political uncertainty created by Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump admini...

Our immigration lawyers, Stephanie Heinsohn-Spiropoulos and Daniel Lee , discuss the recent immigration measures announced by the federal government and how they will impact Canadian businesses.

Daphney Willem and Lesley Morphet discuss the Competition Commission’s requirements for employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) in merger cases, and how they align with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes.

Our business and human rights colleagues, Claudia Feldkamp and Brian Burkett , explore the critical intersection of business and human rights in a compelling podcast episode, focusing on forced labour and child labour within economic globalisation. In a timely and insightful discussion relating to corporate human rights behaviour in today’s world, they explore recent developments, internation...

Fasken’s South Africa Product Liability team provides valuable insights on consumer rights and the necessary steps for filing complaints in terms of the Consumer Protection Act. This information is especially relevant to businesses dealing with consumer complaints. The team discusses the various dispute resolution bodies outlined in the Consumer Protection Act and the circumstances in which the re...

Fasken Product Liability specialists in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group from the South African office share valuable insights in this next episode focusing on product recalls and recourses. This episode is beneficial for organisations interested in the legal aspects of product recalls and seeking guidance on how to address such issues.

In this introductory podcast, Fasken Product Liability professionals from the Life Sciences Industry Group in our South African office share their valuable insights on the landscape of product liability and product recalls. Learn about the critical aspects of managing product risks and ensuring compliance in the life sciences industry.

In this new episode of Perspectives, Antoine Aylwin and Iara Griffith , lawyers in the Privacy and Cybersecurity Law group, discuss the new provisions brought to the Charter of the French language by Bill 96 and their impact on the business community. One year after the amendments to the Charter came into force, Antoine and Iara report on the new provisions applicable as of June 1, 2023. They pres...

Fasken Labour and Employment practice group partners Daphney Willem and Owethu Mbambo chat on this podcast about romantic relationships in the workplace in South Africa this Valentine’s Day. They cover what the law says and doesn’t say about these relationships in the workplace, as well as share important considerations for employers on this topic.