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Studios and designers: Are you sure that you own the intellectual property rights to your video games?
The year 2020 will have been difficult for the vast majority of industries, and in particular for the arts, entertainment and recreation industry
Studios et concepteurs, êtes-vous sûr de détenir la propriété intellectuelle sur vos jeux vidéo?
L’année 2020 aura été difficile pour la grande majorité des secteurs d’activité économique, notamment pour le secteur des arts, spectacles et loisirs
La politique de dépistage obligatoire de la COVID-19 jugée raisonnable dans une maison de retraite
Dans une sentence arbitrale récente non publiée en droit du travail, Caressant Care Nursing & Retirement Homes and Christian Labour
2021 Proxy Advisory Firm Voting Guidelines: Canadian Highlights
In preparation for the upcoming proxy season, issuers should familiarize themselves with the Canadian proxy voting guidelines recently published by
Recent Alberta Utilities Commission Decision Brings Retroactive and Prospective Changes for Alberta Distribution Connected Generators
Following the Alberta Utilities Commission’s (“AUC”) Decision 25848-D01-2020 (the “Decision”) late in December 2020 varying Decision 2294-D02-2019
COVID-19 Update: Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency
On January 12, 2021, the Government of Ontario declared a second provincial emergency under s. 7.0.1(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil
Canadian M&A Plummets to Nine-Year Low in 2020
Mergers and acquisitions north of the border dropped to a nine-year low in 2020 as the pandemic stopped many Canadian companies’ strategies for
Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Policy Deemed Reasonable in Retirement Home
In a recent unreported labour arbitration award, Caressant Care Nursing & Retirement Homes and Christian Labour Association of Canada, Arbitrator
Update on Ontario's Second State of Emergency Order - New Restrictions in Ontario in the Fight Against COVID-19 - Effective January 14, 2021
On January 12, 2021, the Government of Ontario declared a second provincial emergency (the “Declaration”) which introduces additional restrictions in
Non-essential construction projects subject to new restrictions under the second provincial emergency
On January 12, 2021, in response to record COVID-19 case growth, the Ontario Government declared a second provincial emergency under s. 7.0.1 (1) of
2020 year in review
There were various developments in Canadian patent law in 2020. This article summaries a number of notable court decisions on patent law and practice
Blakes Competitive Edge: January 2021 Update
Welcome to the January issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group
The CBSA Publishes its Customs Audit Priorities List
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regularly conducts audits or “verifications” of importers, to assess compliance with Canada’s customs laws
Proposed Amendments to the Hazardous Products Regulations in Canada
On December 19, 2020, the Department of Health in Canada published in the Canada Gazette, Part I a notice of its intent to amend the Hazardous
Ontario and Québec courts hold joint hearing in multijurisdiction class actions
In Brazeau v Canada (Attorney General), the Ontario and Québec courts heard identical motions for a distribution protocol and individual issues
Canadian and Other Travel Restrictions During COVID-19
Due to the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, land border travel between the United States and Canada has been restricted since March 21, 2020
Essential Construction Activities and Ontario’s Second State of Emergency
Once again, Ontario is in a state of emergency and has enacted stricter lockdown rules intended to address the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19
Appealing Forum Non Conveniens: Key Considerations
The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in GIAO Consultants Ltd. v 7779534 Canada Inc., 2020 ONCA 778 (“GIAO Consultants”) provides some
Why can't a franchisee sell her or his business to whomever she or he wants at the highest possible price?
First of all, we wish you a Happy and Wonderful Year 2021. It should not be too difficult for 2021 to be a better year than 2020. This first Fasken
COVID-19: New Programs to Access Capital
Relaxed terms of employment insurance, income support for those not eligible for employment insurance, wage supplement for those working in health