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“Mend your speech a little, lest it may mar your fortunes”: Are Employee Defamation Cases A Fool’s Errand?

Sep 27, 2023

This bulletin discusses the recent decision in Williams v. Vac Developments Limited regarding gag defamation proceedings commenced by employers.

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CRA Audit Requirements: Can a Taxpayer Contest Unreasonable Deadlines?

Sep 18, 2023

When the CRA demands information or documents within an unreasonable period, what options are available? A recent decision of the FCA offers some guidance.

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Automotive Webinar Series | Part I: Electric Vehicle Growing Pains & Gains

Our panel of thought leaders will discuss a broad range of topics impacting electric vehicles in Canada. Topics highlighted include: EV funding, policies and mandates: challenges facing Canadian emissions targets, funding and infrastructure; the Canadian regulation of EV batteries including transport, management and recycling requirements; and EV fires and recall obligations.

Details Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Director Liability: The Corporate Veil May Not Be Pierced, But It Will Not Protect You From An Oppression Remedy Claim

Sep 11, 2023

Directors may face personal liability through a piercing of the corporate veil, or the oppression remedy. This article covers when either is appropriate.

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AI Regulatory Roundup: What You Missed in AI News While You Were Gone for the Summer

Aug 30, 2023

The relentless march of Artificial Intelligence continues, pushing nations worldwide to adopt diverse strategies to keep pace. Recent AI legal developments.

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Navigating the Pixelated Landscape: The BC Intimate Images Protection Act

Aug 23, 2023

The Intimate Images Protection Act provides an easy process through which a person may seek an order against non-consensual sharing of their intimate images.

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) Launches Investigations in Mining and Apparel Sectors

Aug 16, 2023

CORE Investigates Nike Canada Corp and Dynasty Gold Corp, but Declines to Investigate GobiMin Inc.

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A “Thumbs-Up” to Emojis in Contract Interpretation: Applicability of the South West Decision to British Columbia

Aug 15, 2023

Summary of South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land, 2023 SKKB 116 and applicability to British Columbia.

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A Comparative Analysis of Commercial Dispute Resolution in Ireland and Canada

The panel will focus on a range of current commercial dispute resolution and access to justice issues affecting Canadian businesses that operate, or are considering operating in Ireland and/or the UK.

Details Tuesday, September 5, 2023