ArticleLockheed Martin To Acquire Terran OrbitalLockheed Martin ("Lockheed") has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Terran Orbital ("Terran") for $0.25 per share.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleNexttech3D.ai Obtains Patent For 3D Model GenerationNextech3D.ai has reportedly been awarded a patent from the US Patent and Trademark Office for technology related to 3D model generation.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticlePronto AI Expands Its Autonomous Haulage Power With SafeAI AcquisitionPronto.ai Inc. ("Pronto"), a San Francisco-based startup specializing in autonomous haulage systems, announced its acquisition of SafeAI Inc. ("SafeAI"), a leader in safety-driven autonomous...CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleThe $175 Million Strategy: Canada's Plan To Drive Genomics InnovationThe Canadian government recently launched the Canadian Genomics Strategy, a long-awaited initiative aimed at bolstering the country's leadership in genomics innovation.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleCourts May Give Elon Musk The X On Twitter's Name RebrandEarlier this year, Elon Musk announced a rebrand of the social media platform, Twitter. The platform now goes by the name, X.United StatesIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP
ArticleGrowerIQ Receives Over $1 Million In Funding From The Government Of CanadaThe software helps cannabis growers manage their business and meet regulatory requirements.CanadaCannabis & HempGoodmans LLP
ArticleOntario Proposes Protections From Civil Liability Relating To COVID-19 ExposureWith the introduction of the Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020 (the "Act") Ontario becomes the third jurisdiction in Canada and the 38th jurisdiction in North America to propose ...CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Goodmans LLP
ArticleOntario Securities Commission Issues Guidance For Confidential Prospectus Pre-filingsThe Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently issued a news release providing guidance to issuers seeking to confidentially pre-file a prospectus.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGoodmans LLP
ArticleIDEL May Not Preclude Employees From Claiming Constructive DismissalThe Ontario Superior Court recently ruled that an employee who was "placed on temporary layoff" due to the COVID-19 pandemic and deemed on infectious disease emergency leave...CanadaEmployment and HRGoodmans LLP
ArticleIIROC Issues Guidance On Short Sale Orders And The Reasonable Expectation To Settle Resulting TradesIIROC defines a short sale as the sale of a security, other than a derivative instrument, which the seller does not own either directly or through an agent or trustee. CanadaFinance and BankingGoodmans LLP
ArticleIs Your Trademark At Risk? Understanding The TMOB's New Pilot ProjectIn January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) is launching a pilot project in which the Registrar of Trademarks will issue 50–100 section 45 notices per month for randomly selected trademark registrations.CanadaIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP
Article"Worldle" Faces A Wordle HurdleKory McDonald, the creator of "Worldle", a geography-themed game, is advocating on behalf of all games ending in "-le". CanadaIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP
ArticleSelf-Driving Car Service, Waymo, Has Eyes On TorontoWaymo, the self-driving car service, is setting its sights on Toronto as a potential expansion market. The autonomous vehicle company's interest in Canada's largest city raises questions about regulatory frameworks, technological readiness, and the future of urban transportation in the region. CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentGoodmans LLP
ArticleBoldHue: Transforming The Beauty Industry With New FundingBoldHue, a beauty-tech company founded by Rachel Wilson and Karin Lee, has recently secured $3.37 million USD in funding to help develop and launch its personalized foundation device.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleCSA Defers Launch Of SEDAR+On June 1, 2023, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided an update on the launch of the new System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval + (SEDAR+).CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleMicrosoft $400 Million Investment In Swiss Data CentresMicrosoft recently announced a US$400 million investment in its Swiss data centres to develop cloud computing and AI infrastructure in the country.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleSpotify's AI: The Key To Unlocking Your Perfect PlaylistSpotify, the popular music streaming service, has been experimenting with AI-generated playlists created with prompts.CanadaTechnologyGoodmans LLP
ArticleFINTRAC Advisory Concerning Financial Transactions Related To High-Risk Countries Identified By FATFOn April 29, 2024, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) issued an updated advisory (the "Advisory") concerning financial transactions related to countries identified...GlobalFinance and BankingGoodmans LLP
ArticleCut, Sew, But Don’t Sell: South Korea’s Supreme Court Clarifies Trademark LimitsSouth Korea's Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that clarifies the boundaries of trademark rights in the fashion industry, specifically addressing whether trademark owners can control the resale of modified branded goods.South KoreaIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP
ArticleUS Federal Judge Denies AI CopyrightThe plaintiff, Stephen Thaler, attempted to copyright an AI-generated image "as a work-for-hire to the owner of the Creativity Machine".United StatesIntellectual PropertyGoodmans LLP