ArticleThis Week At The SCC (19/04/2013)A discussion on two appeals recently held by the Supreme Court in cases of interest to Canadian business and professions.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThis Week at the SCC (5/7/13)A discussion on the most recent legal developments released by the Supreme Court of Canada. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleUnderstanding Proceedings A Requirement For Representative PlaintiffsThe Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench released its decision refusing to certify a class action because the plaintiffs lacked even a basic understanding of their roles.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleVictory For A Healthcare Company In The First Pharmaceutical Product Liability Class Action Trial In CanadaOn October 19, 2016, the Superior Court of Québec released the first ever decision of a Canadian Court ruling on the merits of a pharmaceutical product liability common issues trial. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCarthy Tétrault
Article1930 Applications For New Generic Top Level Domains PublishedAn eagerly awaited list of applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) was recently revealed, disclosing 1930 applications for a wide variety of potential new gTLDs.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCRTC To Look At Broadcasting In New MediaOn May 15, 2008, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a public notice indicating that it would be commencing a proceeding later this year to examine broadcasting delivered and accessed over the Internet and over mobile devices. CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleDesigning Responsive Dispute Resolution Processes And Remedies: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 5For any IT agreement, whether for software-as-a-service, managed IT services, or a software implementation project, contract signing is just the beginning.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThinking About "Space-Sharing"? Here Are Some Legal ConsiderationsAs the busy holiday tourist season approaches in British Columbia, visitors looking for alternatives to expensive hotel accommodations are increasingly seeking out "space-sharing" services such as Airbnb, Homeaway and VRBO.CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleBC Privacy Law Reform Update: Commissioner Calling For Changes To BC's Personal Information Protection ActOn June 2, 2020, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (the "OIPC") released its general briefing note (the "Briefing Note")...CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleBuilding Code For Medical Devices Of The 21st CenturyIt's all fun and games until someone hacks your pacemaker.CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleCybersecurity, Privacy And Data ProtectionIn this series of blogs, we will share one of the chapters, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection of our publications: Cross Border Retailers Guide To Doing Business in Canada 2021.CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleDrug And Alcohol Testing: Safety vs. Privacy - Safety Wins For NowAlcohol and drug testing, employment obligation, occupational health and safety, privacy, safetyCanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleGoogle Wallet Privacy Class Action To ProceedThis action is in the early stages of proceeding. Appeal of this decision is anticipated, but it is a case to watch on the expected direction of the court in protecting individual privacy.CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleTarget Acquired On Appeal? Class Action Not Dead YetOn March 23, 2015, the Superior Court of Québec (per Justice Pinsonnault) granted a motion by Defendant Target Corp. to dismiss a proposed class action related to the 2013 data breach. CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleThe Office Of The Information And Privacy Commissioner Reminds BC's Private Businesses That Use Of Video Surveillance Is A Last ResortThe Commissioner concluded that the Clinic's use of video and audio surveillance was excessive in the circumstances.CanadaPrivacyMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleA Proprietary What? – Court Of Appeal Upholds Unregistered Easement Due To "Proprietary Estoppel"In Erickson v. Jones 2008 BCCA 379, the respondents were tenants-in-common of property described as the "Erickson Property." CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleAlberta Introduces Prompt Payment Legislation For The Construction IndustryOn October 28, 2020, Bill 37, the Builders' Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 passed a second reading and is expected to come into force in July 2021. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleAre You "Friends And Family"?It has been said that when you’re negotiating to buy something, you’re also selling. CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleBe Careful What You Sign — It May Come Back To Haunt You: Estoppel Certificates And Their EffectTenants are routinely requested by landlords to execute estoppel certificates in favour of purchasers or lenders as to the status of their leases.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Tétrault