Canada’s Updated Draft PFAS Report: The Latest on The Emerging Regulation of “Forever Chemicals”
Aug 2, 2024Updated Draft PFAS Report and Revised Risk Management Report published by the Canadian government on the future regulation of PFAS.
A Potential Solution to the Dreaded Full Trial in Alberta
Jul 31, 2024Alberta Court clarifies what types of cases qualify for a streamlined trial under new Rules.
Welcoming Home Clarifications to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Lien Legislation: The Welcome Homes Decision
Jul 31, 2024Alberta court rules on role of adjudicators under Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and holds adjudicator decision final and binding, with exceptions.
No “One-Stop Shopping” to Resolve Tax Disputes: SCC Decisions in Dow Chemical and Iris Technologies
Jul 30, 2024The Supreme Court of Canada rejects a bid to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court of Canada, holding that any reform will have to come from Parliament.
Expanded IP Protection in Canada for Buildings and Structures
Jul 30, 2024On June 14, 2024, CIPO extended industrial design protection to buildings. This may impact the decisions of those in the construction industry.
Changes to the Competition Act: What Merging Parties Need to Know
Jul 24, 2024The Competition Act's amendments to Canada's merger review regime are significant, and merging parties should take note.
AI Data Centre Development in Alberta
Jul 24, 2024AI is on the rise and data centres are needed. Alberta provides unique opportunities to develop AI data centres and McMillan has the expertise to get it done.
Court of Appeal of Alberta to Reconsider Whether Gross Overriding Royalties Run With The Land
Jul 24, 2024Alberta Court of Appeal has agreed to hear an appeal which could clarify royalty agreement interpretation and when gross overriding royalties can be vested off
(Class) Actions Have Consequences
Jul 23, 2024A party who initiates a class action in BC, arguing that BC is the appropriate jurisdiction, will later have difficulty transferring the proceeding to Ontario.
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