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Five Questions, Five Answers: Electric Mobility Canada on Its Promises for a Cleaner Economy
Five Questions, Five Answers: The Voice of Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers
The Great Green North: A Discussion on Canada’s Environmental Regulations
Blakes Continuity Podcast: Cutting Through the Weeds: A Look at Environmental Issues Impacting Businesses
Balado continuité – Environnement : nouveautés du régime d’autorisation québécois
Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border
Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement
A Way Forward: Energy Industry Ready to Fuel Canada's Recovery
Blakes Continuity Podcast: The Moving Landscape of Foreign Investments
Blakes Continuity Podcast: COVID-19: The Regulatory Impact on Pensions
Employment and Labour in the Time of COVID-19
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This Week in FCPA-Episode 96, 2018 - the Opening Day edition
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Le 26 février 2024, le gouvernement fédéral a présenté le projet de loi C-63 (le « projet de loi »), qui édicterait la Loi sur les préjudices en ligne (la « Loi ») et établirait le premier régime fédéral visant à modérer le...more
On February 26, 2024, the federal government tabled Bill C-63 (Bill), which would enact the Online Harms Act (Act) and establish Canada’s first federal online content moderation regime....more
On January 10, 2024, the Regulation to amend mainly the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (Draft Regulation) was published in the Gazette Officielle du Québec. The Draft Regulation was eagerly...more
Our Doing Business in Québec guide provides an overview of the legal framework governing Canadian business operations in the province of Québec. This guide provides up-to-date information about the following topics: •...more
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada and other international data protection authorities recently issued a joint statement urging websites and social media platforms to do more to protect personal information from unlawful data...more
The Canadian Institute’s 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition, returns with curated programming that delves into the most critical challenges and controversial issues facing police services, police...more
This spring, join our Smart & Biggar trademark experts and gain new insights at our popular Canadian Trademarks webinar series. Each webinar provides practical tips and strategies for global brand protection in Canada, with a...more
In Douez v. Facebook, Inc., 2022 BCSC 914, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “Court”) held that Facebook used class members’ names and images in its “Sponsored Stories” advertising program without their consent,...more
On February 2, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-11, referred to as the Online Streaming Act (Bill). The Bill, which seeks to amend Canada's Broadcasting Act (Act), aims to modernize Canada’s broadcasting...more
1. PAAB’s Accelerated Review Options - In July 2022, the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB) will launch four Accelerated Review Options (ARO) to its standard pre-clearance pathway, covering a range of...more
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
If a latte is poured without anyone to photograph it, does it make a design? Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are this century’s silver screen. They’re the way people stay in touch, share artistry, and learn about the...more
Regardless of social media policies establishing expectations for employee conduct online, online harassment is still a prevalent issue in the workplace as well as in society more generally. ...more
A recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision indicates that it is challenging for employers to obtain an interim injunction requiring an employee to remove allegedly defamatory social media posts pending resolution of...more
For a whole decade, ACI’s U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance for Canadian Operations conference continues to stand apart as the only practical, comprehensive event of its kind for the export compliance community in Canada. ...more
Be part of this renowned event which shape the law, policy and proceedings of Canadian advertising and marketing law. Attend the Canadian Institute’s 27th Annual Virtual Conference on Advertising & Marketing Law to delve...more
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Decoded , Spilman's e-newsletter focusing on technology law, including data security, privacy standards, financing technologies, and digital-based means of conducting business. When it comes...more
UNITED STATES - Regulatory—Policy, Best Practices, and Standards - Cybersecurity Standards Issued for Government Contractors - On January 31, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and...more
Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit claiming that Zuck & Co.’s use of facial recognition technology violated Illinois’ biometric privacy law. Though the settlement is little more than “a...more
As it kicked off its 50th annual gathering today, the World Economic Forum in Davos is facing some hard questions—both about the state of the ideals it has long espoused (“open borders, liberal democracy and free borders,” to...more
While there’s plenty of other business afoot in D.C. these days, it also happens to have been a pretty big week for trade deals. A day after Phase One with China was inked, the Senate overwhelmingly approved a revised...more
Competition law enforcement agencies have undertaken many new initiatives focused on the digital economy, including publishing position papers, developing enforcement strategies, hiring specialized personnel, and taking...more
Most entrepreneurs have a general understanding that trademarks are good for business. However, many overlook the importance of having a trademark strategy in place. Simply put, a trademark can be a unique combination of...more
On Monday, October 21, 2019, Canadians will head to the polls to vote in the 43rd federal election. This will be the first election under the new provisions of the Canada Elections Act (the "Act"). Introduced through the...more
It has been said that Instagram, YouTube and blogging represent the height of creative self-expression on the Internet. However, if a brand has sponsored an individual’s content, then the claim to self-expression has its...more