Canada’s IP strategy is inspired, but will it inspire innovators?

Why are we so bad at capturing IP in Canada? Because only in rare cases have Canadian business successes been driven by IP, and as a result, IP is...

The employee benefits landscape in Canada

Employers doing business in Canada need to be aware of the evolving legal environment in relation to employee benefits in Canada, and pension plans...

Canadian Bar Association focuses on multijurisdictional class actions in revised judicial protocol

At its annual meeting on February 15, the Canadian Bar Association (“CBA”) passed a resolution approving a revised “Canadian...

First Nation denied injunction based on prejudice to corporate respondent

The Federal Court in ‘Namgis First Nation v. Canada (Fisheries, Oceans and Coast Guard) refused to grant the Namgis First Nation an interlocutory...

Changes to Montreal’s class action division shows move toward harmonization with Ontario procedure

Earlier this year, the Superior Court of Quebec Chief Justice Jacques Fournier and Justice Pierre-C. Gagnon announced changes to the class action...

European Union proposes whistleblower protections

In a significant development for businesses with a presence in the European Union, the EU issued a proposal on April 23, 2018 for new legislation...

At-the-market (ATM) offerings using the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS)

An at-the-market (ATM) program may be just the right way to raise additional equity capital quickly and inexpensively.

Co-investment: Why Canadian GPs should take note of SEC’s guidance

Co-investment was a hot topic at last month’s PartnerConnect East 2018 conference in Boston. Whether general partner or limited partner,...

Peace of mind may not be priceless: Québec Court of Appeal authorizes extended warranty class action claiming exploitation of the consumer

On March 22, 2018, the Québec Court of Appeal rendered judgment in the matter of Union des consommateurs c Magasins Best Buy Ltée (the “Best...

La tranquillité d’esprit pourrait bien avoir un prix : la Cour d’appel du Québec autorise une action collective portant sur une garantie prolongée en soutenant que le consommateur est exploité

La Cour d’appel est en désaccord L’article 8 de la LPC prévoit que l’exploitation du consommateur doit être évaluée objectivement.