Publications

French Trademark Requirements in the Province of Québec: New Draft Regulations Contain Changes for Brand…

By Richard Whissell

While English and French are the two official languages of Canada, the only official language of the province of Québec is French. The province of…

When Should Contracts Include an Arbitration Clause?

By Noémie Ducret

Contractual dispute resolution provisions define the process by which the parties to an agreement intend to resolve any disputes arising from that…

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Foreign Investment in Canada

By Paola Gonzalez

Introduction Canada has consistently maintained its identity as an open trading economy, where foreign investment plays a pivotal role in enhancing the…

Can You Contract out of Liability for Workplace Safety?

By Amy Jackson

In the construction contracting world, there are many standard clauses used in contracts to transfer liability from one party to another. Many contracts…

Shareholder Agreements: Helping Business Owners Resolve Disputes Before they Arise

By James Wilding

Introduction Many shareholders operate under the assumption that they and their fellow shareholders are all on the same page with respect to their rights…

Exploring the Limitation Period for Estate Disputes

By Blake Bochinski

This article focuses on how the limitation period for legal disputes involving an estate often differ from ordinary claims. When are Estates Involved? In…

Can I Stay in My Common-Law Partner’s Solely Owned Home After Separation?

By Jack Song

When couples separate, the family home is likely one of the biggest assets to be divided, and the issue of who gets to stay in the home until it is…

Defending an Application for Cessation: Protecting Refugee Status in Canada

By Warren L. Creates

Navigating The Legal Landscape of Generative AI: A Guide to Responsible Practices

By Mariam Sarr

The legal community is grappling with the ethical implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) as technological innovation continues. Developed…

Resurrecting an Abandoned Trademark Application

By Richard Whissell

This article is meant to help anyone who had the unfortunate and often horrific experience of realizing that their trademark application was accidentally…

Reflections on CanArbWeek and ICC 2023 – An Evolving Canadian Arbitration Landscape

By Quinn Scarlett

On October 18 and 19, 2023, I had the privilege of attending two prominent arbitration events in Canada: CanArbWeek, and the Annual Conference of the…

Global Talent Stream (GTS) is the best option for Canadian employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers:…

By Warren L. Creates

The GTS is intended to address labour shortages of skilled workers to fill in-demand positions as identified on the Global Talent Occupations List…