Who’s Who Legal recognizes Chris Ramsay
Chris Ramsay has been named as a leading lawyer by Who’s Who Legal (WWL). The WWL recognizes Chris in the areas of asset recovery as ... Continued
The World Trademark Review recognizes Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq
We are pleased to announce that two of our partners were recently recognized for their technical expertise by a prestigious international trade publication. Specifically, the ... Continued
Warm welcome to Michael McDonald
We are pleased to welcome Michael McDonald to our new Aboriginal Business group, which he will co-Chair with our long-time partner Brock Johnston. Over his 28+ year ... Continued
The CSA’s proposed ban on embedded commissions
The Canadian Securities Administrators have recently proposed a ban on embedded commissions. In the Advisor.ca, Bernard Pinsky is featured discussing the ban and its implications for ... Continued
BC Power Symposium 2017
BC’s place in national energy and GHG reduction strategies, climate change plans, electrification initiatives and maintaining positive partnerships with First Nations communities were just some ... Continued
Variation of Insurance Limitation Periods
The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Daverne v. John Switzer Fuels Ltd., 2015 ONCA 919, held that a contractual one-year limitation period, as established in ... Continued
Case Update: Insider Trading and Tipping in Canada and the US
It is now easier for regulators and Courts in Canada and the United States to prove liability in insider trading and tipping cases as a ... Continued
CSA Issues Guidance on Disclosure of Cyber Security Risks and Breach Incidents
On January 19, 2017, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) issued CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 51-347, Disclosure of cyber security risks and incidents (the “Notice”). The ... Continued
Reverse Takeovers and Changes of Business Just Got Easier on TSX Venture Exchange
On December 15, 2016 the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) published amendments to their Corporate Finance Manual Policy 5.2 – Changes of Business and Reverse ... Continued
Introduction of BC’s Franchises Act: Time to Review Your Trademark Portfolio
On February 1, 2017, the Franchises Act and Regulations (collectively, the “Act“) will become effective in British Columbia. From that date, each franchisor granting or ... Continued
Marketers Beware: CRTC Issues First Compliance and Enforcement Decision
The CRTC has issued its first compliance and enforcement decision (“Decision“) regarding Canada’s anti-spam legislation (“CASL“).1 In the Decision, the CRTC delves into interpreting CASL ... Continued
Another Supreme Court of BC success for our Strata team!
Another success for our Strata team! In a case led by Pat Williams, we won in the Supreme Court of BC on a strata dispute related ... Continued