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Plan Ahead: CIPO’s Adjustments to Its Fees Come Into Effect on January 1, 2025

Nov 26, 2024

CIPO government fees will increase in 2025. Where possible, applicants and registrants may wish to take action before the 2025 fees come into effect.

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Canadian Privacy Regulators Issue Resolution about Deceptive Design Patterns

Nov 14, 2024

Canadian privacy regulators have issued a joint resolution with expectations for organizations about the use of deceptive design patterns on websites and apps.

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Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures

Nov 4, 2024

Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures

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Navigating the Grey (Part 2): Deciphering the Meaning of the Term “Making” Under Section 42 of the Canadian Patent Act.

Oct 10, 2024

The Federal Court of Canada provides further clarity on the meaning of the term "making" under Section 42 of the Patent Act.

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A Word of Caution: Acceptance of an Email Offer of Employment May Create a Valid Employment Contract

Jul 8, 2024

Employers should ensure all terms of the employment contract are included in the initial offer to prevent an accidental contract with missing terms.

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Being Part of the Group – EMDs Permitted to Sell in Prospectus Offerings

Jun 26, 2024

Coordinated order from provincial security regulators will temporarily allow exempt market dealers (EMDs) to participate in prospectus offerings.

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BC Human Rights Tribunal Questions Enforceability of Release

May 29, 2024

This bulletin addresses the enforceability of releases signed following a termination and reiterates best practices for obtaining an enforceable release.

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Legal Risk Assessments – An Essential Risk Management Tool

May 9, 2024

The best way to address the legal issues that arise in any business is to focus on their identification and resolution before they become legal problems.