Special Measures for Employers Introduced in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Mar 20, 2025The federal government recently introduced special measures to the Work-Sharing Program to help mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs on employers and employees.
Seller Beware: Significant Amendments Proposed Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Bill 4 proposes significant amendments to BC's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
Later Gator – Canada Seeks Critical Minerals Divestiture from Previous Divestiture Acquirer
Mar 13, 2025The 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.
Plan for the Ban: Global Plastics Pollution Treaty Negotiations on Pause
Mar 13, 2025The United Nations’ efforts towards establishing a legally binding global plastics treaty have paused negotiations.
Poisoned Workplace Leads to $25,000 in Damages
Mar 12, 2025An employer was dinged with a $25,000 human rights damages award after it created a culture of intimidation and made sexually charged comments.
Canada’s Final PFAS Report is Here
Mar 12, 2025On March 5, 2025, the federal government published the final State of PFAS Report, proposing the defined class of PFAS be added to CEPA's toxic substances list.
Convertible Debentures and SAFEs: Advantages and Disadvantages for Startup Financing
Mar 11, 2025Two common financing methods for start-ups and early-stage companies are convertible debentures and SAFEs. Each one has important advantages and disadvantages.
Legal Considerations in Canada related to Deepfake Videos and Images
Mar 11, 2025Following our recent bulletin on "voice cloning", we discuss the applicability of certain causes of action to "deepfakes".
B.C. Court Clarifies Limits of Limited Partners’ Claims to Partnership Property
Mar 10, 2025Discussion of recent B.C. Supreme Court decision of Lam v. WS Scott Station Development Limited Partnership, 2025 BCSC 149.
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