DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
Nine Lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2026
Nine DWW Lawyers named in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. This is where we come in.
The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) This is where we come in. Deeth Williams Wall
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm

Recent Insights

Ontario Announces Updates To Its Cyber Security, Privacy And Access To Information Framework Ontario Announces Updates To Its Cyber Security, Privacy And Access To Information Framework

Privacy
March 25, 2026March 25, 20262026-03-25
On March 13, 2026, the Ontario government announced that it will be updating its Cyber Security, Privacy and Access to Information framework to strengthen data protection for Ontarians, including stronger cyber security rules for public services and updated Freedom of Information (FOI) timelines and processes.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/ontario-announces-updates-to-its-cyber-security-privacy-and-access-to-information

Hell Yes!: Hellboy Granted Norwich Order On Second Attempt Hell Yes!: Hellboy Granted Norwich Order On Second Attempt

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
March 25, 2026March 25, 20262026-03-25
On March 9, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) issued its decision in Hellboy Productions, Inc. v Doe #1, 2026 FC 317, granting Hellboy Productions, Inc.’s (the Plaintiff) motion to obtain a Norwich order compelling Cogeco Connexion Inc. (Cogeco) to disclose the names and addresses associated with certain IP addresses.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/hell-yes-hellboy-granted-norwich-order-on-second-attempt

Border Security: Privacy Commissioner Tables Special Report Regarding ArriveCAN App Border Security: Privacy Commissioner Tables Special Report Regarding ArriveCAN App

Privacy
March 25, 2026March 25, 20262026-03-25
On March 12, 2026 the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) tabled a Special Report in Parliament concerning the ArriveCAN app (the Report). The Report follows an OPC investigation into the Canadian Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) contracting practices during the development of the app.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/border-security-privacy-commissioner-tables-special-report-regarding-arrivecan-app

Clearview AI Breached BC Privacy Law Appeal Court Holds Clearview AI Breached BC Privacy Law Appeal Court Holds

Privacy
March 11, 2026March 11, 20262026-03-12
On February 18, 2026, the Court of Appeal for British Colombia (BCCA) issued its decision in Clearview AI Inc. v. British Columbia (Information and Privacy Commissioner), 2026 BCCA 67, dismissing Clearview AI Inc.’s (Clearview’s) appeal from a judicial review of the British Columbia Information and Privacy Commissioner’s (the Commissioner’s) finding that it contravened British Columbia’s Protection of Information and Privacy Act (PIPA).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/clearview-ai-breached-bc-privacy-law-appeal-court-holds

No Sweet Victory For SWISSKISS: FCA Dismisses Trademark Appeal But Leaves Door Open For Online Survey Evidence No Sweet Victory For SWISSKISS: FCA Dismisses Trademark Appeal But Leaves Door Open For Online Survey Evi...

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
March 11, 2026March 11, 20262026-03-11
On February 25, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) issued its decision in Promotion in Motion, Inc. v Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery LLC, 2026 FCA 40, dismissing an appeal of a Federal Court (FC) decision, which upheld the Registrar of Trademarks’ refusal to register Promotion in Motion, Inc’s (PIM’s) SWISSKISS trademarks for the goods “Chocolate of Swiss origin”.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/no-sweet-victory-for-swisskiss-fca-dismisses-trademark-appeal-but-leaves-door-open-for

AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged US District Court Finds AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged US District Court Finds

Artificial Intelligence
March 11, 2026March 11, 20262026-03-11
On February 10, 2026, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (the Court) in United States v. Heppner, granted the US government’s motion for a ruling that documents generated by the defendant, Bradley Heppner, through an artificial intelligence tool were not protected by either attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. The Court followed up with a written memorandum on February 17, 2026 to further explain its decision.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/aigenerated-documents-are-not-privileged-us-district-court-finds

Events

March 31, 2026

On March 31, 2026, M. Imtiaz Karamat will co-chair the “Privacy Law Basics” program hosted by the OBA Privacy & Access to Information Law Section and Young Lawyers Division.

March 18, 2026

On March 18, 2026, Jennifer R. Davidson and Victoria Di Felice will speak at the “Women in IP Panel” event co-hosted by the Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode and the Osgoode Women’s Network.

Jennifer and Victoria will be joined by colleagues in the intellectual property bar to discuss their respective professional journeys, perspectives on career paths, and the challenges and opportunities for women pursuing IP law.

February 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Victoria Di Felice will moderate and Jennifer Davidson will speak on a webcast program titled “Future-Proofing Your IP & IT Contracts” hosted by the OBA Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Program.