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Dickinson Wright

Oh, My God (OMG)! – Scandalous Trademarks in Canada (and the US)

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“Scandal is gossip made tedious by morality.”- O Wilde - In crafting Valley of Mother of God Gin, the founders of Foxglove Spirits, Malcolm Roberts and Shelly Perry, drew inspiration from the lush forests and fields...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Canada’s 2022 Federal Budget: Commodity Tax Measures

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On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada unveiled its 2022 federal budget (“Budget 2022”) and announced certain important commodity tax measures. Budget 2022 includes proposed amendments to past proposals, as well as some...more

Littler

CANADA: How Can Employers Mitigate Liability for Incidents Related to Alcohol or Cannabis Consumption at Holiday Parties?

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In Canada, employers that host holiday parties for their employees could expose themselves to significant common law liability for the actions of an employee or guest who is under the influence of alcohol or cannabis....more

Smart & Biggar

Enjoy your cannabis hot chocolate, but not so fast on the cannabis beer

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The Canadian Federal government’s proposed amendments to the Cannabis Act and Regulations were published last month. Until February 20, 2019, Health Canada will be accepting comments on the proposed amendments, which set out...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Wine Wars: Australia takes Canada to WTO Alleging Discriminatory Rules Governing Wine Sales

On January 12, 2018, Australia brought a historical first WTO trade dispute against Canada. The request for consultations alleges that the Canadian Government and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia (“B.C.”), Ontario,...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2017 #4

Furans in Baby Food May Pose Health Risk, EFSA Reports - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an assessment of the risks of furans and related compounds 2- and 3-methylfurans, concluding that they pose a...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2017 #3

FDA Warns Snyder’s-Lance About Iron Content Labels - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. about the iron content of its Lance Toast Chee Crackers. The letter...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | July 2017 #2

GE Salmon Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill that would require labeling of genetically engineered (GE) salmon and independent scientific review of the U.S. Food and...more

Polsinelli

USTR Report Highlights Foreign Barriers to U.S. Exports

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U.S. companies should review a recent USTR (United States Trade Representative) report providing insight into the various country-specific issues that may take center stage in future trade negotiations. Companies should then...more

McDermott Will & Emery

USDA Warns Canada-EU Trade Agreement Could Impact US Alcohol Beverage Exports

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US exporters of alcohol beverages to Canada will soon face stiffer competition from their European rivals. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to come into force by June 1,...more

Bennett Jones LLP

The Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Random Alcohol Testing

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In Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited v. Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 30, a decision released on June 14, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the limited ability of management to...more

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