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Canada Amends the Competition Act to Target Greenwashing

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Canada is increasing accountability for environmental claims by explicitly requiring companies to substantiate claims promoting the environmental benefits of their products and business activities. Bill C-59 (which received...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Actions relatives à l’environnement : Décision de la Cour d’appel de l’Alberta sur la prorogation des délais de prescription

Le 21 février 2024, la Cour d’appel de l’Alberta (la « CAA ») a rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Grey Owl Engineering Ltd., laquelle constitue la plus récente décision sur l’application possible de...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

When to Extend the Limitation Period in Environmental Claims: Alberta Court of Appeal Issues Its Latest Ruling

The Alberta Court of Appeal issued its decision in Paramount Resources Ltd. v. Grey Owl Engineering Ltd. on February 21, 2024. This decision represents the latest pronouncement on the potential application of section 218 of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

La Cour d’appel fédérale donne un nouveau souffle à des revendications climatiques

La Cour d’appel fédérale (la « CAF ») a rétabli, en partie, deux requêtes contestant la politique et la législation du gouvernement fédéral en matière de climat. Le 13 décembre 2023, la CAF a rendu sa décision dans l’affaire...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Federal Court of Appeal Breathes New Life Into Climate Claims

The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) has, in part, revived two claims challenging the federal government’s climate policy and legislation. On December 13, 2023, the FCA issued its decision in La Rose v. Canada, permitting the...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Limitation Periods and the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

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The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (the “Court”) has added to the relatively sparse case law on whether an extension to a limitation period will be granted under section 218 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] 28th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law - January 18th - 19th, 8:45 am - 1:30 pm EST

Delve into critical legal and regulatory developments with the Canadian Institute’s 28th Annual Advertising & Marketing Law conference taking place virtually on January 18 – 19, 2022 (EST). This is Canada’s most comprehensive...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - September 2018 #2

As Storm Looms, 4th Circuit Reverses Ruling Against Dominion on Coal Ash Pollution at Chesapeake Site - "Water pollution from a coal ash landfill and settling ponds at a closed power plant in Chesapeake is not a violation of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - April 2018 #3

An Interview with Bill Raney, President of West Virginia Coal Association - Nick Preservati, Co-Chair of Spilman's Energy Practice Group, recently sat down with Bill Raney, President of the West Virginia Coal Association...more

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