New Rules for Alberta’s Local Elections
Sep 10, 2020Discussion of government of Alberta's Bill 29: Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, which came into force September 1, 2020
Getting M&A Deals Done in the COVID-19 Era
Sep 9, 2020This bulletin discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Canadian mergers and acquisitions and how buyers and sellers can deal with these issues.
Temporary Layoff and Constructive Dismissal Relief for Ontario Employers Extended to 2021
Sep 8, 2020The Ontario government has updated its regulations under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to extend the province's "COVID-19" period to January 2, 2021
Alberta Court of Appeal Uses Blue Pencil to Save Non-Compete
Sep 5, 2020Alberta's Court of Appeal has applied the seldom-used "blue pencil" doctrine in order to save a non-competition covenant from being struck down.
Amendment to Ontario Franchising Legislation
Aug 28, 2020The Amendment to Ontario's franchise legislation coming into effect on September 1, 2020 brings changes that have been eagerly awaited by franchisors.
No Solution? No Problem! The Federal Court of Canada Puts a Dagger in the “Problem-Solution” Approach to Patent Claims Construction
Aug 27, 2020Patents: the Federal Court has confirmed that the "problem-solution" approach to claims construction is not correct. For more details, read this bulletin.
Update: Ontario Resumes Limitation Periods and Procedural Deadlines
Aug 25, 2020Ontario limitation periods and procedural deadlines will resume running on September 14, 2020.
A Tenant’s Fear of Committing to an Option to Extend a Lease May Be Costly – A Case Comment on 2324702 Ontario Inc. v. 1305 Dundas W Inc., 2020 ONCA 353
Aug 24, 2020Key takeaways from the lessons learned in the recent case of a tenant which failed to exercise its right to extend its lease in strict conformity with the Lease
Confidentiality Considerations When Choosing a Jurisdiction of Incorporation in Canada
Aug 21, 2020Confidentiality Considerations When Choosing a Jurisdiction of Incorporation in Canada
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