Maple Leaf Melee
A recent CTM case concerning an iconic Canadian symbol caught our attention. The dispute between American Clothing Associates SA and the Office for Harmonisation in ... Continued
Owners Under No Duty to Assess Feasibility of Project Before Tendering
In a new tendering law decision, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled there was no legal basis for a claim that the owners acted ... Continued
Osteoporosis Marks a Bone of Contention: NPS Pharmaceuticals v. Biofarma
The Federal Court recently issued its judgment in NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc v. Biofarma, Société Par Actions Simplifiée. This case was an appeal by NPS ... Continued
Google PowerMeters Coming Soon
The world’s favourite serach engine has just launched the Google PowerMeter gadget.
Litigating in an Economic Downturn: the “Fast-Track” Process
Many employers will, at least once, face a wrongful dismissal complaint. The economic downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of terminations or ... Continued
BC Supreme Court Punishes Employer for Lying About the Reasons for Dismissing an Employee
In 1997, the Supreme Court of Canada told employers they must be honest, forthright and candid with employees during the dismissal process. The law has ... Continued
Coping With Swine Flu and Other Pandemics
The swine flu, or H1N1, outbreak is subsiding somewhat, however, this potential pandemic created a number of challenges for employers, and raised the issue of ... Continued
Breweries Battle Over Ontario
Federal Court action commenced over RED BARON and BRAVA trade-marks
The Proposed Architectural Professions Act
The BC government, along with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (“AIBC”) and other organizations, have developed the proposed Architectural Professions Act to replace the ... Continued
Builders Liens and Security for Costs
A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court has provided some good news for owners who wish to post security to have a claim of ... Continued
Powers of an Executor to Shorten Limitation Periods
During the administration of a solvent estate, the executor or administrator must pay out all valid debts made against the estate. The executor or administrator, ... Continued
Computing Clouds on the Horizon for Higher Learning Institutions?
Like any other organization, higher learning institutions (“HLIs”) seek to manage and reduce the risks and losses that arise from the delivery of their services. ... Continued