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In this issue of Intellectual Property Brief, Matt Thurlow comments on the punitive damage awards in recent copyright and trademark infringement cases. Then Dean Melamed discusses statutory amendments to aid IP licensees. Mark…more

In this issue of Commercial Litigation Brief, Mark Wiffen begins by discussing some best practices for limiting the potential liability that can arise from a business’ use of credit reporting agencies. Glenn Grenier then…more

Jeremy Shelford reviews the Ontario Securities Commission reasons for judgment on the HudBay and Lundin matter, and how they will affect the acquisition of any TSX company. John Conway discusses the results of the Canadian…more

In this issue of the Lang Michener Corporate Insurance Brief, James Musgrove, Frank Palmay, Daniel Edmondstone and Hartley Lefton begin by outlining the regulatory issues relevant to insurance mergers, particularly in a…more

LAW NOTES cover a wide gamut from China, as a non-market economy, to the nitty-gritty of dealing with older workers. Shareholder rights, property rights, union counter moves, overtime claims and a possible GST exemption make…more

In our first article, Matthew German considers what actions tenants can take and what documents can be pursued to better protect their lease positions. Damon Chisholm then reviews a recent case in respect of builders…more

In this issue of IP Brief, Rosamaria Longo explains how companies may inadvertently infringe on patents when utilizing a comparative advertising campaign. Then, Peter Wells clarifies the details of the now-lifted “ban” on stem…more

George Waggott reviews how the alleged unfair labour practices of a national company could have consequences beyond the provincial borders where the allegations arose. Karen Carteri discusses a recent Labour Relations Board…more

In this inaugural issue of Environment, Energy & Emissions Trading Brief, Henry Krupa provides a synopsis of Ontario’s Green Energy and Green Economy Act, which will foster renewable energy projects and promote energy…more

In this issue, Mark Richardson discusses some considerations related to when and how an income fund might convert to a corporation; Andrew Tam outlines recent proposals by the CSA for a new insider reporting regime; and…more

In this issue we review the fundamental changes to the Competition Act which came into effect on March 12, 2009. These amendments materially alter the conspiracy law, which has been the basis of Canada’s competition law for…more

In this issue, we address the much debated “Buy American” provision of the U.S. stimulus package. This issue will also inform readers on current Hot Topics in international trade law, such as: • Recently introduced trade…more

In this issue of IP Brief, Christos Gazeas reviews the changes to the disclosure requirements for public companies relating to material contracts involving Intellectual Property. Mark S. Mitchell reviews three cases where…more

In This Issue LAW NOTES discuss a number of topics including the fiduciary duty of directors, shareholder approval and new Internet domains that can be used to provide customers, colleagues and family with…more

On Friday, February 6, 2009 the Government tabled its Implementation Bill with respect to its January 27, 2009 Budget. In this Alert, James Musgrove discusses the Competition Act amendments which are significant. Fully…more