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Who Owns a Thought? Navigating Legal Issues in Neurotech

Apr 17, 2025

In this bulletin, we explore some legal considerations that could arise as consumer-oriented neurotechnology becomes increasingly accessible.

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Breaking the Deadlock: How Shareholders’ Agreements and “Shotgun” Clauses Help Resolve Disputes

Apr 14, 2025

Shareholder disputes are common in businesses, but a well-drafted shareholders’ agreement containing a “shotgun” clause can help provide a resolution.

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Revised Innovation Tax Credits in the 2025-2026 Quebec Budget – Investors Take Note

Apr 9, 2025

Quebec's 2025-2026 budget overhauls innovation tax incentives with expanded R&D credits and AI-focused e-business credits.

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Seller Beware: Significant Amendments Proposed Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

Bill 4 proposes significant amendments to BC's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.

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Later Gator – Canada Seeks Critical Minerals Divestiture from Previous Divestiture Acquirer

Mar 13, 2025

The Government of Canada has applied to the courts in order to obtain a divestiture of a critical minerals investment under Canada's national security regime.

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Convertible Debentures and SAFEs: Advantages and Disadvantages for Startup Financing

Mar 11, 2025

Two common financing methods for start-ups and early-stage companies are convertible debentures and SAFEs. Each one has important advantages and disadvantages.

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Legal Considerations in Canada related to Deepfake Videos and Images

Mar 11, 2025

Following our recent bulletin on "voice cloning", we discuss the applicability of certain causes of action to "deepfakes".

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Patent Term Adjustments in Canada Are Here

Jan 20, 2025

On January 1, 2025, provisions related to Canada’s new patent term adjustment framework came into force. This bulletin provides an overview of these changes.

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Legal Considerations in Canada related to “Voice Cloning”

Dec 6, 2024

In this bulletin, we discuss some potential causes of actions that one may have in Canada if they become victim of voice cloning.