Chair of the Cannabis Law Group, Matt Maurer, was quoted in Cannabis Business Times discussing cannabis consumption and pot tourism

Historically, when purchasing a property in Ontario, it was not uncommon for a vendor to represent and warrant in the agreement of purchase

The Federal Cannabis Act (the "Act") came into force on October 17, 2018 and officially marked the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.

On the morning of August 21, 2019, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released its list of the 42 applicants that were chosen by lottery for new cannabis retail locations across the province.

As the clock strikes midnight on October 17, recreational cannabis will officially be legal across Canada.

The 110-year old couture house has lost a trademark infringement case it brought against a Chinese jewelry store that was selling goods brandishing a similar logo to the iconic Chanel double "C" logo.

If so, you should be aware of changes coming into force on June 1, 2025, that will impact the way you are able to use your trademark.

May this New Year bring business owners success, prosperity, and no letters from the BSA alleging the use of unlicensed software.

Have you applied for a registration of a trademark in Canada? Or, do you have a certificate of registration for a trademark in Canada? You can now file for trademark protection...

I have had the unfortunate experience of participating in lengthy undertakings and refusals motions. I think the only people who like these motions less than counsel are the Judges and Masters that have to hear them.

A Deputy Small Claims Court Judge who made the decision to allow a trial to continue on its second day notwithstanding that one of the parties failed to show up has been overturned by the Divisional Court.

A lawyer who sued her former client for $3,937.50 for unpaid legal fees has had $7,000 in costs awarded against her, and the matter has yet to reach trial.

The legal fees comprise $26 million in fees, just under $1million in disbursements and taxes of approximately $3.5 million.

Subject to limited exceptions, all parties litigating in Superior Court have the right to have the issues of fact tried, or the damages assessed, or both, by a jury.

Back in October, I wrote about a case where the plaintiff’s lawyer accepted an offer to settle from the defendant, knowing full well they had no instructions to do so, in the hopes that they could in turn convince their client to accept the (already accepted) offer.

Brokers who violate the new rules could face a fine of up to $50,000 and up to two years imprisonment.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has reaffirmed that when a commercial tenant fundamentally defaults on its lease, the landlord is entitled to treat the lease as ongoing and sue for rent...

Year-end tax tactics are numerous and may be quite lucrative if you act before year-end. Many of these tax tips will be covered elsewhere.

Tax lawyer Samantha Prasad, LLB, TEP, co-presented "Latest Tax Issues & Update in the Time of COVID-19" with Yaron Orgil, CIMA®, FCSI®, of Richardson GMP Ltd. on tax assistance available...

THE LAST YEAR HAS FOUND us really thinking about our mortality and our legacy. How do we provide for our loved ones? For many Canadians out there, getting a will in place has been at the bottom of...