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Referral marketing is a great tool, but don’t forget about privacy issues.

On December 14, 2021 the federal government released draft legislation to implement a digital services tax (DST). The DST was originally proposed in the 2021 Federal Budget.

Influencers have become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies. A social media influencer is an individual who has established credibility, expertise or a strong personal brand in a specific niche or industry...

Artificial Intelligence has unleashed a whirlwind of disruptions in the entertainment industry, redefining the way we create, consume and connect.

A recent article in the Globe and Mail described how Canadians spend on average approximately 43.5 hours a month on the Web, which is, according to data released by a Web research firm comScore, almost twice the worldwide average of 23.1 hours.

It is now common for employees to have access to the Internet at work. Many use the Internet for personal reasons during work time.

On March 9, 2017, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") released CSA Staff Notice 51-348 Staff's Review of Social Media Used by Reporting Issuers (the "Staff Notice") outlining...

Social media influencers are people who post content on social media accounts with a large following or audience, often for money or gifts.

On June 23, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision on the enforceability of forum selection clauses in online contracts which will significantly affect the legal risks of businesses...

Social media can provide reporting issuers with a fast and efficient means for communicating with shareholders and is an increasingly popular means of disseminating information.

On March 9, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published Staff Notice 51-348 Staff's Review of Social Media Used by Reporting Issuers . . .

Two of the primary and related goals of Canadian securities regulation are the protection of investors from fraudulent, manipulative or misleading practices and the fostering of fair, efficient, and transparent markets. Promotional activities conducted by public companies are an area of ongoing concern for Canadian securities regulators in their efforts to achieve these primary goals.

La Cour supérieure de justice de l'Ontario a publié une nouvelle décision d'importance, Caplan v. Atas, 2021 ONSC 670 (« Caplan»), qui reconnaît un nouveau délit, celui de harcèlement par internet.

More than ever, Facebook and other social media networks serve as a means of communication and a source of information.

Gowlings partner Duncan Boswell discusses the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Cole, which reaffirmed that employees are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy with regard to workplace computers.

Over the last few weeks, several cases of sexual harassment allegations have been posted both openly and anonymously on social media in Quebec.

It is popular – and indeed, almost expected – for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to promote their environmentally-friendly credentials.