Introducing Torys Business Brief

07/31/20 • 1 min

Torys Business Brief is a long-form podcast that focusses on key issues and actionable knowledge for businesses to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis resilient and well-positioned for the future. Each 30-minute episode features in-depth interviews with Torys lawyers, moderated by Munk Debates convener Rudyard Griffiths. These CPD-accredited episodes are available listen at torys.com/businessbrief.

Previous Episode

Unpacking the latest report on open banking

Open banking was already a hot issue before COVID-19—and now with social distancing and a remote workforce, it has become more important than ever. Torys LLP Partner Joel Ramsey and Senior Associate Ronak Shah discuss open banking and dive into some of the key risks and rewards through the lens of a report from the federal government released earlier this year. Joel and Ronak also set out why there is a sense of underlying urgency as Canada looks to grow an economy that fosters and is focused on innovation.

Next Episode

Opportunity costs: Artificial intelligence in the legal industry, with Michaël Hassan

AI use is accelerating within the legal industry, offering efficiencies that enable firms to scale up their service while streamlining costs. In this podcast, Torys partner and tax lawyer Scott Semer speaks with Michaël Hassan, Managing Director, General Counsel & Secretary of Sagard Holdings LP about the opportunities presented by generative AI, and how those changes will impact casework, clients, and lawyers alike.