In the construction contracting world, there are many standard clauses used in contracts to transfer liability from one party to another. Many contracts provide that the party being hired to do the construction (often a general contractor or construction manager) is responsible for ensuring all required rules and regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety […]
By Paul W. Braunovan
The Trade-marks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) is an administrative tribunal that hears oppositions to Canadian trade-mark applications. If you are…
By Karin Pagé
Your business probably has a commercial general liability policy but do you really understand your coverage? Sadly, many businesses do not appreciate the…
By Keith A. MacLean
In January of 2009, Nortel Networks and its many subsidiaries filed for protection from its creditors in Canada, the United States, Europe and elsewhere.…
By Robert P. Kinghan
Of great interest to the public, due in part to the increased amount of investor fraud that has come to light most recently, the Canadian Securities…
By Alain D. Bourassa
With budgets being slashed and reductions in work force the norm, a company might be tempted to reduce its security budget or lay off privacy staff. This…
Companies carrying on business in Quebec are required to comply with the Quebec Charter of the French Language. The Charter is designed to promote the…
By David J. Lowdon
All corporations are governed by securities legislation that generally requires “prospectus level disclosure” for the issuance of shares. This level…
By Dirk Bouwer
Listing your company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) or the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) provides your company with access to equity capital…
Approximately 7500 IP professionals gathered in Seattle, Washington in May 2009 for the 131st Annual Meeting of the International Trademarks Association…
The Canadian Securities Administrators have recently published a new proposed National Instrument 55-104 – Insider Reporting Requirements and…
Non-competition clauses are often included in employment contracts or in agreements for the purchase and sale of a business, serving to prevent a person…
The current uncertainty of the global market has heightened public awareness of the stock-market and its players. In this vein the rules prohibiting…