Canada’s New Copyright Bill and Consumer Rights – What’s the Fuss?
The Canadian government recently tabled new copyright legislation in the form of Bill C?32 which expands consumers’ rights by codifying many “day-to-day” activities (many of which are currently technically illegal).
International Transport Quiz
Anever smaller world means more multi-jurisdictional litigation, with interprovincial, cross-border, and international business and transport raising many jurisdictional issues.
WeirFoulds LLP Named as “Go-To Law Firm”
WeirFoulds LLP is named in Fortune 500 by Blockbuster as a “Go-To Law Firm” in Canada.
Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime?
Changes to Canada’s insider reporting regime will come into force in all Canadian jurisdictions on April 30, 2010.
Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management
Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.
Final Changes to Canada’s Insider Reporting Regime Published by CSA
On January 22, 2010, the Canadian Securities Administratorsreleased the final form of National Instrument 55-104 Insider Reporting Requirements and Exemptionsand its Companion Policy 55-104CP.
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It.
Be Prepared! Bill 168 amends Occupational Health and Safety Act
New workplace violence and harassment obligations for Ontario employers take effect June 15, 2010 Are you ready to comply?
Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers
What happens when the virtual world impacts the real one, and how is labour and employment law dealing with those impacts?
Letters of Intent – The Good and the Bad
A common practice in business or major business transactionsis using a letter of intent to set out the main points of a proposed business deal.
Services: HST Transitional Rules
A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of services.
A New Entitlement of Independent Adult Children to a Share of their Parents’ Estate?
In Ontario freedom of testamentary disposition is restricted by the Succession Law Reform Act.
Thinking About “Going Green”? Proceed with Caution
“Going Green” is the latest trend in consumer marketing the corporate advertiser’s must-have accessory for the 21st century.
Guardianship: What You Need to Know
As medical science has improved, so has the prognosis for many of those who are catastrophically injured.
Quiz: Securities Law
On Sept. 28, 2009, securities regulatory authorities across Canada welcomed the new National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions.