Insights Header image
Insights Header image
Insights Header image
post

No Goodwill Absent Use or Registration – Recent Decision Confirms Established Trademark Principles

Nov 11, 2022

Case comment on 2788610 Ontario Inc. v. Bhagwani [2022] O.J. No. 778. Interlocutory injunctions in trademark and passing off cases.

post

Squeaky “Clean”: Competition Bureau Combats Greenwashing

Nov 10, 2022

Competition law developments aimed at addressing "greenwashing" (misleading environmental claims), including increased scrutiny by the Bureau.

post

Setting the Record Straight on Probation Clauses

Nov 9, 2022

The test for dismissal of a probationary employee is suitability for continued employment.

post

Montréal’s Sud-Ouest borough will start imposing a climate resilience factor for certain construction projects

Nov 9, 2022

This bulletin provides an overview of recent Sud-Ouest borough by-law amendments aimed at fighting climate change.

post

CSA Reports a Correlation Between Diversity Targets and Women Representation on Boards

Nov 9, 2022

More women are sitting on boards, reports the Canadian Securities Administrators.

post

Government of Alberta to Regulate Health Care Practitioners Administering Psychedelics

Nov 9, 2022

Alberta is implementing a new framework for regulating and licensing health care providers in connection with administering psychedelics.

post

The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Proposed Amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation

Nov 9, 2022

Proposed amendments to Ontario's Excess Soil Regulation remove reuse planning requirements in low-risk projects and increase flexibility in excess soil storage.

post

Prospectus Exemption for Self-Certified Investors now available in Ontario

Nov 9, 2022

Qualifying investors can participate in prospectus-exempt distributions of Ontario issuers for up to $30,000 per year, regardless of income or assets.

post

Foreign Investment in Canada: Minerals are Critical and Annual Report Released

Nov 7, 2022

The government’s approach to reviewing foreign investment is evolving, with an increased focus on national security concerns.