Cigars and Alcohol: Confusing Trademarks
Cigars and alcohol were held to be confusing trademarks in a Federal Court appeal of a TMOB decision over the COHIBA mark versus the LAZARO COHIBA mark
CSA Proposes Allowing TSXV Issuers to Conduct Private Placements with Existing Security Holders
On November 21, 2013, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Multilateral CSA Notice 45-312 Proposed Prospectus Exemption for Distributions to Existing Security Holders, which ... Continued
When Must You Publicly Disclose a Letter of Intent?
Canadian reporting issuers are subject to reporting obligations if there has been a “material change” in their business.
CSA Proposes Allowing TSXV Issuers to Conduct Private Placements with Existing Security Holders
The CSA proposed allowing TSXV issuers to conduct private placements with existing security holders.
Diane Bell appointed Q.C. for British Columbia
Congratulations to Diane Bell on her appointment as Queen’s counsel (Q.C.) for British Columbia. The Q.C. designation is an honour conferred annually on members of ... Continued
Buying a Business? Considerations for Preventing Post-Closing Competition and Protecting the Goodwill of the Acquired Business
Following the sale of a business, it is fairly common for the seller to remain involved in the business as an employee or contractor for ... Continued
Reminder About the Importance of Using Your Company’s Full Legal Name
A relatively recent case out of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan serves as a good reminder as to why all companies must indicate their corporate ... Continued
BCSC Provides Much Needed Guidance for Trust Proceedings
BCSC provides guidance for when relationships between trustees and beneficiaries have broken down
David Austin comments on BC Hydro’s rate increases
David Austin appeared on the Bill Good show to talk about BC Hydro’s rate increases and was interviewed by CBC television on the same topic. ... Continued
BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan Released
Update on BC Hydro’s integrated resource plan.
Larry Yen takes part in BC Jobs and Trade Mission in Asia
Clark Wilson’s Larry Yen will be joining Premier Christy Clark on the BC Jobs and Trade Mission in Asia. The delegation, which includes First Nations ... Continued
Richard Weiland to present at CLEBC’s WESA and the New Rules
On November 21 and 22, Richard Weiland will be one of a select group of lawyers delivering a two-day course at the Continuing Legal Education ... Continued