Trademark (not) Assigned
Feb 4, 2020An executed assignment agreement is not necessarily determinative of whether a trademark has truly been transferred from one party to another.
Canadians are Friendlier: Shareholder Proposal Regime in the U.S. Could Soon Be More Restrictive
Feb 4, 2020As the Securities Exchange Commission seeks to change the shareholder proposal regime in the U.S., we compare the proposed amendments to the Canadian regime.
Getting the Deal Through – Cartel Regulation 2020
Feb 3, 2020Cartel activity is the top enforcement priority for virtually every competition agency. Leniency programs continue to evolve and coordination between agencies on international cases is increasing.
Canadian Competition Act and Investment Canada Act
Feb 3, 2020Canadian Competition Act and Investment Canada Act
The Supreme Court of Canada Will Revisit the Duty of Good Faith Six Years After Bhasin
Jan 31, 2020The authors discuss two appeals to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the scope and nature of the contratual duty of good faith.
New Transparency Requirements: Private Companies in British Columbia Now Required to Collect and Disclose Shareholder Information
Jan 31, 2020Amendments to British Columbia Business Corporations Act require all privately held companies to maintain transparency registers of all significant individuals.
Stop the Spread: What Employers Need to Know About Coronavirus in the Workplace
Jan 29, 2020As Canada confirms its first cases of the Coronavirus, we remind employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
We Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means: The Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Incentive Compensation Plans in O’Reilly v. IMAX Corporation
Jan 28, 2020Ontario Court of Appeal comments on the interpretation of incentive pay clauses: A cautionary tale for employers.
Inadequate Workplace Harassment Investigation Results in $75,000 Damage Award
Jan 28, 2020A recent decision of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission emphasizes the importance of developing a clear plan at the outset of a workplace investigation.
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