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Social media is ubiquitous. Over 20 million Canadians have a social medial account.

The explosion of social media usage has transformed the way products and services are marketed and how businesses interact with consumers to promote their brands.

Once a trademark owner has identified infringing content on a social media site, an assessment must be made concerning the steps the trademark owner should take.

Musicians are constantly learning from each other and are often influenced by the musical styles and compositions of other artists.

Hugh MacKinnon is featured on The CEO Series to talk about Bennett Jones' expansion to Montréal, his guiding principles as a leader at a national law firm, his journey in leadership...

A Saskatchewan court awarded $150,000 in damages after defamatory Facebook posts accused a rural municipality administrator of lying, misallocating funds and theft. The case demonstrates how social media accusations in small communities can cross the line from legitimate criticism into actionable defamation, particularly when targeting public officials whose roles depend on trust.

The rapid technological advancements of our time can create implications when the laws surrounding their use are unclear or have yet to be addressed.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Social Media Bulletin is proud to offer a Glossary of Canadian Laws describing various Canadian statutes involved in social media issues.

On April 27, 2023, the Canadian Parliament passed into law Bill C-11 (Bill), also referred to as the Online Streaming Act (Act). The Act, which has attracted considerable attention...

Last week, four Ontario school boards issued claims against the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok, alleging that they negligently...

Given the rise of social networking in the past decade, it is no huge surprise that employers have become interested in mining this newfound technology for information about prospective employees.

Consumers routinely follow the day-to-day activities of these influencers who share their interests and whose opinions they respect.

COVID-19 has affected some industries more than others, and while the negative exposure to the pandemic has taken over the news side of the media business.

Siskinds LLP and Rice Harbut Elliott LLP have commenced a proposed privacy class action in British Columbia against TikTok on behalf of persons in Canada, other than Quebec...

As the Tokyo 2021 2020 summer Olympic Games ("Games") get closer, companies who sponsor Team Canada athletes, but that are not official Olympic partners, need to be aware of how...

The Pew Research Centre began tracking social media usage in 2005. In that year, 7% of adults were regularly using social media. A decade later, 65% of adults are active social media users.

Canada’s Office of the Privacy Commissioner has released its findings after investigating complaints against Facebook relating to its "Suggested Friends" feature.