ArticleAlberta Court Of Appeal Decision: Impact On Nova Scotia Energy ProjectsCanada's Impact Assessment Act of 2019 replaced the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. CanadaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCox & Palmer
ArticleEntire Agreement Clauses: Call For CautionThe purpose of an entire agreement clause (EAC) is to convey in an unequivocal manner that the written contract in which it is incorporated, solely encompasses what has been agreed ...CyprusCorporate/Commercial LawA.G. Erotocritou LLC
ArticleLessons From Selling Sunset, Part Two: Workplace GossipIt's time for the second instalment in our three-part series on employment law lessons learned from watching Netflix's Selling Sunset. As always, there are spoilers ahead, so proceed with caution.CanadaEmployment and HRRoper Greyell LLP
ArticleEmployee Dishonesty A Harsh RealityThe economic downturn of the past few years has forced many businesses to face a harsh reality: Some of their employees are dishonest. CanadaInsuranceMcLennan Ross LLP
ArticleWhat Is Bad Faith In A Trademark Context?There have been several recent developments concerning "bad faith'" and it seems just a matter of time before we face this issue in Canada.GlobalIntellectual PropertyGoldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP
ArticleExpert Advice Series: "Ghost Writing" In Expert Reports, Who Prepared Your Expert's Report?While retaining experts is commonplace in civil litigation, counsel are not always aware of who the expert has worked with, behind the scenes, to compile research or prepare analyses...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLerners LLP
ArticleOppression Remedy, Wrongful Dismissal, Corporate ReorganisationsIn Wisser v. CEM International Management Consultants Ltd. 2022 ABQB 414, Alberta Court of Queen's Bench (as it then was) confirmed the oppression remedy can ground liability...CanadaEmployment and HRRoper Greyell LLP
ArticleThe Jones Act, Offshore Wind Projects And The Implications For Nova Scotian PortsA piece of United States federal legislation may provide Nova Scotia's ports with inadvertent economic benefits.GlobalEnergy and Natural ResourcesCox & Palmer
ArticleDon't Be A Materiality Scrape GoatContemplating selling your business? Considering entering into a purchase agreement? Materiality scrape provisions are something you should be keeping an eye out for.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawCox & Palmer
ArticleEmployment Standards Claims Cannot Be Pursued In B.C. CourtsA recent summary trial decision from the B.C. Supreme Court confirms that claims arising from breaches of the B.C. Employment ...CanadaEmployment and HRRoper Greyell LLP
ArticlePractical Considerations For Entering Into A Shareholders' AgreementNotwithstanding the size or stage of your business, if your company has more than one shareholder, it is wise to consider entering into a shareholders' agreement.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawWildeboer Dellelce LLP
ArticleThe Curious Case Of Xenobots Part 1 – Patenting Of Living MachinesSince the 1970s when genetically-engineered bacterium capable of breaking down crude oil was held to be patentable subject-matter, much attention has been paid to the patenting of living inventions.CanadaIntellectual PropertyGowling WLG
ArticleReporting Claims And Circumstances In Claims-Made PoliciesWhen an insured under a claims-made policy becomes aware of an event that could give rise to a claim, is he or she obligated to report it to the insurer? CanadaTransportMcCarthy Tétrault
ArticleNew Ontario Not-for-profit Legislation, Business RegistryOn Aug. 17, 2021 the Ontario government announced that the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) will finally be proclaimed into force effective Oct. 19, 2021, (the proclamation date), almost 11 yearsCanadaCorporate/Commercial LawTorkin Manes LLP
ArticleNova Scotia OKs Electronic Record Keeping, Corporate PracticesWe are living in a time where there is great potential to improve business practices through the effective implementation of technology.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawCox & Palmer
ArticleQuebec Cannabis Bill Not Clear On Consumption In The WorkplaceIn prevision of the legalization of cannabis, which will become effective on July 1, 2018, provinces had to provide the legal frame to be respected by individuals and companies.CanadaEmployment and HRLanglois Avocats
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ArticleService Of Family Process Abroad Must Comply With Hague ConventionOne such issue is the proper service of divorce or custody Applications on a spouse who is living or working abroad.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialLerners LLP
ArticleFund Managers May Have Greater Class Action ExposureETFs are unlike other investment funds in the way they are distributed, and the manner of distribution was a key fact in this case.CanadaFinance and BankingTorys