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Artificial Intelligence is changing how businesses operate - from automating routine tasks to reshaping decision-making. But with innovation comes new and complex legal questions. Whether you’re adopting AI tools in your operations or developing technology of your own, we’ll help you make informed, confident decisions that align with current laws and anticipate what’s ahead.

At Field Law, we help businesses, institutions, and innovators understand what AI means for them—from risk and compliance to contracts and intellectual property.

We work with clients across sectors who are using or developing AI, including tech companies, health care providers, educational institutions, insurers, and governments. Our services include:

Contract Review + Vendor Agreements
Ensure your contracts reflect fair and enforceable terms for AI use, licensing, and accountability.

Privacy + Data Protection
Assess and manage privacy risks, including compliance with Alberta’s privacy laws, federal legislation, and international standards.

AI Governance + Risk Mitigation
Develop internal policies, review procurement practices, and evaluate the legal implications of implementing AI tools.

Intellectual Property Protection
Clarify ownership and protect innovations involving machine learning, automation, and algorithmic processes.

Employment Law Considerations
Understand how AI affects hiring, monitoring, and performance management—especially in unionized or regulated workplaces.

Professional + Regulatory Guidance
Navigate AI-related compliance obligations in regulated industries and professions.

Litigation Support
Be prepared in the event of disputes involving AI decision-making, automation errors, or biased outcomes.

If you are not sure how AI will impact you or your business, reach out. We’re happy to learn more about your goals and walk you through what’s relevant, what’s required, and what the next steps will be.

May 2025 - 3 min read
AI + Data Privacy: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
AI and data privacy laws are evolving fast, especially in Canada where the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act was shelved after the April 2025 election. Across Quebec, Ontario, the U.S., and the EU, new rules around automated decisio...
Thursday, May 14
AI Governance: Why Your Business Needs a Plan Now
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into business operations, organizations must establish clear AI governance procedures to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and maintain trust. Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and governance framewor...
August 2024 - 6 min read
The State of AI Regulation in Canada (2024)
Canada's AI regulation is still in development, with the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act under review in Parliament. In the meantime, voluntary guidelines are in place, and provincial and international efforts are progres...
March 2024 - 3 min read
Balancing Innovation + Integrity: Navigating AI's Impact on the Legal Profession
A Cautionary Tale In a recent and notable incident in British Columbia, the legal profession was given a stark reminder of the pitfalls associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal practice. A Vancouver lawyer faced repercussions...
September 2023 - 6 min read
Addressing the Legal Issues Arising from the Use of AI in Canada
In September 2023, the Canadian government released new guidelines highlighting the increasing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on businesses. Intellectual property, liability, data privacy, bias, transparency, ethics, and govern...
August 2022 - 3 min read
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Act… Coming Soon to AI Near You
In June 2022, the Government introduced Bill C-27, an Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. A major component of this propose...
March 2021 - 4 min read
Facial Recognition: A Privacy Law Perspective
Humans love to look at faces – our families, our friends, complete strangers. In some ways, our brains are optimized for facial identity recognition. We’re good at it, so of course we want to teach machines how to do it even bette...