How a Thumbs Up Emoji Set Contract Precedent in Canada 👍📝⚖️✍️
Authors: Adrienne Adams and Hannah Plant In the recent decision, South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land, 2023 SKKB 116, a Saskatchewan Judge found the ... Continued
Bricks and Mortar or Online Order? Federal Court of Appeal decides what Constitutes Trademark “Use” in Association with Hotel Services
Over the last few decades, Courts in Canada have grappled with whether “hotel services” and “motel services” can be performed in Canada in the absence ... Continued
Once a Gift, Always a Gift?
In a decision handed down this week, the Court of Appeal attempted to clarify a question that has frustrated family law practitioners and clients alike: ... Continued
Expanded Fiduciary Duties for Directors of CBCA Companies
The principles from the seminal case on directors fiduciary duties, BCE Inc. v. 1976 Debentureholders, 2008 SCC 69 (“BCE”), has finally been codified. In this ... Continued
Taste the EU: CETA and the expansion of Geographical Indications
After considerable debate and negotiation, the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (“CETA”) between Canada and the European Union came into effect in Canada on September 21, ... Continued
Proposed Changes to the Canada Business Corporations Act – How Could this Affect You?
Last month, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-25 to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”). The objective of these amendments is to ... Continued
BC Societies – The New Act
New legislation will come into force the end of this November to govern societies formed or operating in BC. The new Societies Act (the “Act”) ... Continued
Succession Planning: 0930032 B.C. Ltd. v. 3 Oaks Dairy Farms Ltd.
Discusses a recent case where the Supreme Court interpreteted a promissoryu note in respect of a shareholder loan
Changes to Federal Privacy Laws and the Impact on Business Transactions
The amendments made to PIPEDA, including an exemption for obtaining consent to disclose personal information in the context of a business transaction
Donations of Private Company Shares
The budget proposed changes to extend capital gains tax exemptions where the proceeds from the sale of private company shares and real estate are donated to charity
Changes to the Investment Canada Act
The review thresholds for acquisitions by WTO investors will change to consider enterprise value with the potential for more investments by WTO investors being scrutinized under the ICA
The NDA (or Confidentiality Agreement)
There are certain requirements that are necessary to be in place when reviewing a confidentiality agreement
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