Patenting Inventions by Public Servants
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal recently considered the patenting of inventions by public servants in the case Louis Brown et al. v. Her Majesty the ... Continued
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Provides Welcome Guidance on Geographically Descriptive Trademarks
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Provides Welcome Guidance on Geographically Descriptive Trademarks
Punitive Damage Award of $350,000 Made Against ICBC for Malicious Prosecution
In a recent BCSC decision ICBC was found guilty of malicious prosecution after ICBC wrongfully accused a new immigrant of making fraudulent insurance claims. The ... Continued
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Budget 2016: Impact on Charities
Summary of impacts on charities in the 2016 federal budget including changes to GST/HST rules.
Charitable Donation Planning in 2016
There have been a number of recent amendments and proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act that may significantly impact estate plans involving charitable gifts ... Continued
Did the 2016 BC Budget Put “Bare Trust” Planning in Jeopardy?
A “bare trust” is a useful tool in estate planning. It is used to document the intention of a legal owner to hold title of an ... Continued
Did the 2016 BC Budget put “bare trust” planning in jeopardy?
2016 BC budget potentially signals plans to apply property transfer tax to beneficial transfers.
Physician-Assisted Death – Alberta Decision
Alberta court grants first application for physician assisted death.
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