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Ontario Court of Appeal Finds for Franchisors: Imperfect Disclosure is Not Equivalent to No Disclosure

Feb 1, 2018

On January 25, 2018 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its eagerly-anticipated decision in Raibex Canada Ltd. v ASWR Franchising Corp.

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The Comprehensive and Progressive TPP – Countering The Pressures for Protectionism

Jan 30, 2018

January 2018, Canadian government announced it will sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership also referred as "TPP-11".

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What You Don’t Know About Copyright in Buildings Could Cost You, So Here’s What You Need To Know

Jan 30, 2018

A warning to those in architectural design, engineering, construction fields that copying a building design may lead to unpleasant consequences.

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The Kick that Got the Ball Rolling: Copyright in Architectural Works is Gaining Traction in Canada

Jan 30, 2018

There are few cases in which a plaintiff has succeeded in a claim that its copyright in an architectural work has been infringed.

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Canada’s Global CSR Cop? The Proposed Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise

Jan 24, 2018

January 2018-Government of Canada announced creation of independent Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise-claims is first of its kind in the world.

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Seller Beware: The Dangers of Sales Language

Jan 19, 2018

Winning a bid dangerous when materials use exaggerated hyperbolic language and contain injudicious claims to performance suitability reliability and functionality of goods or services offered

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Patent Numbers Warn of Decline in Canadian Chemical Innovation

Jan 18, 2018

2008 economic crisis had negative effect on business innovation research and development. Canada was no exception and tell tale sign of impact was decrease in patent application filings

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Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 Now In Force

Jan 17, 2018

Ontario Immigration Act established comprehensive framework for application and administration of Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program by strengthening transparency consistency and accountability of OINP

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Happy New Year: Termination Clause Upheld by Court of Appeal

Jan 16, 2018

In Nemeth v Hatch Ltd the Court of Appeal found the termination clause in the plaintiff's employment contract limited his notice entitlement.