Limey! Another Beer Battle a-Brewing
News today that another battle is brewing in Canada’s notoriously litigious beer industry: Waterloo’s Brick Brewing Co. Ltd.–makers of Canadian beer brands Laker, Formosa, Red ... Continued
Proactive registrations can save money
According to a recent study by the domain management and brand protection company Corporation Service Company (CSC), more money is being spent on reclaiming domain names ... Continued
Greenwashing – Why it’s Bad for your Business
Discussion on Business for Social Responsibility’s co-authored report entitled “Understanding and Preventing Greenwash: A Business Guide”.
Defined Benefit Pensions at the SCC
The pension plans for institutions of higher learning are typically Defined Benefit Plans, which is to say that the employer institution’s contributions to the Plan ... Continued
Arbitrator Dismisses Google-Related Grievance
In the February 2009 issue of Campus Counsel, we published an article exploring the growth of cloud computing, and considering some of the many issues ... Continued
BCSC Offers To Pre-Review Mining Technical Disclosure For Short Form Offerings
The BCSC is offering to pre-review mining technical disclosure for short form offerings.
SEC Makes Temporary Short Sales Rule Permanent
The SEC makes the temporary short sales rule permanent.
New Canadian Passport System for Dealer and Advisor Registration Process
The CSA has implemented a new Canadian passport system for the dealer and advisor registration process.
High Hurdles to Olympic Trade-mark Use
With six months left until the start of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, it seems appropriate to highlight another story involving Olympic trademarks. The Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) ... Continued
Wal-mart claims trademark infringement by union website
A recent New York Times story reports that Wal-mart Canada has filed a complaint in Quebec Superior Court, seeking an injunction against a union website’s ... Continued
Electric Cars in the News Part II
Discussion on recent government efforts to improve the affordability and accessablity of hybrid and electrib vehicles.
Who Appoints Counsel in Mixed Coverage Claims? Ontario Superior Court Revisits the Issue
Liability insurance lawsuits involving mixed coverage claims – that is, claims with elements inside and outside coverage – typically focus on the insurer’s duty to ... Continued