Bonhomme, Maclean’s “meilleurs amis”
Update to Maclean’s use of image of Bonhomme (mascot of Quebec Qinter Carnival): settlement reached
Veronica Franco on pre-purchased condo delays
Veronica Franco quoted in the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Western Living Condo. In order to avoid increased purchase prices Veronica suggests buyers be mindful of ... Continued
Success for Jennifer Loeb and Nigel Kent
Jennifer Loeb and Nigel Kent recently received reasons for judgment in Corbould v. BCAA Insurance Corporation, 2010 BCSC 1536, a claim for insurance coverage related ... Continued
@YOUR_COMPANY: Understanding and Protecting Your Company’s Social Media Rights
Social media: love it, or hate it, it is becoming increasingly clear that Canadian businesses should not ignore it. Facebook now ranks with Google as ... Continued
The Long and Winding Road – CIPO’s Ongoing Quest for Major Changes to the Trade-marks Act
At a recent International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Roundtable held in Vancouver, BC (the “Roundtable”), a representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) commented on ... Continued
Appeal success for Pat Williams
On Oct 28, 2010, Pat Williams received a Court of Appeal decision in the case of Azura Management (Kelowna) Corp. v. The Owners, Strata Plan ... Continued
Nicole Byres presents at BCMLA Conference
On Oct 29, Nicole Byres presented on “Social Media Success – Practical Advice for Legal and Professional Conduct in the Online World” at the BC ... Continued
Loss of Control of Trademark Constitutes Damages for Passing Off
This blog previously reported on the Federal Court’s decision in Target Event Production Ltd. v. Paul Cheung and Lions Communications Inc. In that January 11, ... Continued
That’s Not My Dog: An Overview of Dog Liability in British Columbia
Published August 2004 While dogs may be man’s best friend they are rapidly becoming a very real enemy for the insurance industry. According to the ... Continued
Jeffrey Vicq on possible changes to Canadian trademark practice
Jeffrey Vicq discusses possible changes to Canada’s trademark regime that would involve adopting international trademark laws, in his recent article titled “Report from Canada: Significant ... Continued
Bernard Pinsky on harmonized securities laws
Bernard Pinsky, chair of our Corporate Finance & Securities Group, provides his views on the complex securities laws in Canada in the October 15, 2010 ... Continued
Bernard Pinsky on draft national securities act
Bernard Pinsky, chair of our Corporate Finance & Securities Group, is quoted in the October 2010 cover story of Canadian Lawyer InHouse magazine. The article, ... Continued