Order prohibiting Google from delivering search results heads to SCC
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear an appeal from a decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal which upheld a worldwide injunction ... Continued
Canadian Take-Over bid rules broadened
On February 25, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced amendments to take-over bid rules in Canada. The changes, as reflected in National Instrument 62-104 ... Continued
Early Warning Reporting Requirements Updated
On February 25, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced amendments to the early warning reporting regime (the “Amendments”), which take effect where a party’s ... Continued
Canadian Securities Regulators Amend Early Warning Reporting Requirements
The CSA announced amendments to the early warning reporting regime.
Recent Developments in the Regulation of Defensive Tactics in Canadian Take-over Bids – Part II
A discussion of the ASC’s decision in Re Suncor Energy Inc, 2015 ABSC 984.
Canadian Securities Regulators Substantially Change Take-Over Bid Rules
The CSA announced amendments to take-over bid rules in Canada
Physician-Assisted Death – An Update
Legislative committee publishes recommendations for framework of a federal response to physician-assisted dying.
CSA Updates Guidance on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
On January 14, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) updated its guidance on non-GAAP financial measures to reflect amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial ... Continued
Save the Date: the Importance of the Date of First Use in Canadian Trademark Applications (for now)
A recent decision of the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board, Constellation Brands Québec Inc. c Sociedad Vinícola Miguel Torres, S.A., 2016 TMOB 4 (“Miguel Torres”), serves as ... Continued
Location Matters: The Perils of Geographic Names as Trademarks
When choosing a trade or business name it may seem like a good idea to incorporate the location of your business into the name. There ... Continued
Are renewables diminishing the appeal of LNG?
A new report suggests that increased investment in Asia and Europe’s renewable energy markets could reduce investments in LNG projects. While it is inevitable that ... Continued
Preparing for BC’s new Water Sustainability Act
Aaron Singer prepared a presentation for the BC Fruit Growers Association on compliance with BC’s new Water Sustainability Act. The act regulates ground and surface ... Continued