Harrison Pensa LLP

05/28/2026

Classic cars. Community support. A great cause.🚗

Harrison Pensa's legal team in St. Thomas is proud to sponsor the Railway City Car Show: Volume 2 in support of the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation.

Admission is free to the public, but donations to the STEGH Foundation are encouraged and will be available at the event in support of local health care and a fundraising goal of $30,000.

📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🕑 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 CASO Railway Station
🎟️ Free admissions, donations welcome

Details here: https://www.railwaycitytourism.com/events.html =78293507;instance=20260607100000?popup=1

05/28/2026

Canada’s privacy commissioners have found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated Canadian privacy laws.

David R. Canton, a technology and privacy lawyer at Harrison Pensa, explains what the decision means, the privacy concerns, and why we should be cautious when using AI tools.

One important reminder: avoid sharing personal or confidential information with AI platforms unless you understand how that information may be used or stored.

05/27/2026

A delicious way to wrap up the month. Our team at Harrison Pensa LLP got together this afternoon for a May Mingle as a way to connect outside of the day-to-day. Moments like these help strengthen the relationships that make our workplace collaborative, supportive and enjoyable. https://www.harrisonpensa.com/law-firm-jobs/

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia continues to shape how the law recognizes intimate partner violence, including coercive and controlling behaviour that extends beyond physical abuse.

The decision recognizes that patterns of intimidation, isolation, surveillance, manipulation, and financial control can have profound impacts on a person’s dignity, autonomy, and equality within a relationship.

What could this mean for family law cases in Canada moving forward?

Bayly Guslits, a family lawyer at Harrison Pensa, examines the decision and the new tort of intimate partner violence in Canadian law. Read more: https://www.harrisonpensa.com/supreme-court-recognizes-new-tort-for-intimate-partner-violence/

05/25/2026

Harrison Pensa personal injury lawyers Andy Rady and Chris Nicolis joined our injury and litigation team and friends on the weekend to take part in the 15th Annual Mike’s Superhero Walk for Brain Injury Awareness. ⭐

The 3K community walk honours individuals and families affected by acquired brain injury while helping the Brain Injury Association of London & Region work toward its fundraising goals.

The walk is named after Mike Hamilton, who sustained an acquired brain injury at age 12. In 2012, he walked the 280-kilometer distance from London to Pelee Island to raise awareness.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who participated.

05/25/2026

Harrison Pensa LLP and Pam Nolan, a Partner in our Business Law group, are sponsoring the inaugural Women’s 9 and Dine. Be part of this opportunity for networking through nine holes of golf in support of Ronald McDonald House SWO, helping families stay close to children receiving critical medical care.

📅 June 11, 2026
📍 Highland Country Club
🎟️ https://ronaldmcdonaldhouseswo.ca/events/womens-9-and-dine/

05/21/2026

Harrison Pensa is hiring a Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury Law team. This group handles complex cases and guides clients through the process of resolving legal issues associated with accidents and injuries. Apply today: https://www.harrisonpensa.com/careers/personal-injury-legal-assistant/

05/21/2026

What happens if a business or organization that has your personal information experiences a privacy breach?

Canadian privacy laws may require organizations to notify individuals when a breach creates a Real Risk of Significant Harm. In this article, David R. Canton, a technology and privacy lawyer at Harrison Pensa, explains how that assessment works, what factors are considered, and why some breaches must be reported while others may not.

Learn how Canadian organizations assess Real Risk of Significant Harm (RROSH) under PIPEDA and determine when privacy breaches must be reported and disclosed.

05/21/2026

Confidence in any career develops over time, through experience, mentorship, and learning from the people around you. Annie Garrett and Rebecca Hynes, associate real estate and corporate lawyers in the Business Law Group at Harrison Pensa, speak candidly about professional growth early in their careers as part of The Faces of Women in Business feature in the latest issue of London Inc. Magazine.

We’re pleased to see Annie and Rebecca included alongside so many accomplished women in the London business community. Read the digital version here: https://console.vpaper.ca/london-inc-magazine/london-inc-may-2026/page/24/ #24/