Driving/Cell Phone Ban Fines in Effect February 1st
On January 1, 2010, drivers were prohibited from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless specifically permitted by the law. “Electronic devices” include ... Continued
Crying Over Spilt Ammonia: Insured Denied Coverage Under All-Risk Property & Warehouseman Liability Policy
The recent BC Supreme Court decision in Versacold Corp. v. Zurich Insurance Co. highlights an ambiguity created by common exceptions to policy exclusions. Insurance policies ... Continued
Significant Change to Canadian Trade-mark Prosecution Practice Concerning Extensions of Time to Respond to Examiner’s Reports
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) recently announced a significant change to its practice regarding the grant of extensions of time in its examination of ... Continued
Books Titles Unregistrable as Trademarks in Canada
Federal Court decision suggeste that book titles are prima facie not properly registrable trade-marks in Canada
VANOC Seeing Red over Marketing Campaign
Another marketing campaign has attracted criticism from the Vancouver Organizing Committe for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC). A story today reports that Scotiabank’s ... Continued
ICSC Whistler 2010
This article summarizes the International Council of Shopping Centers’ 2010 Whistler Conference.
Consultation by CIPO on Madrid and Singapore Treaties
CIPO recently launched a new consulation on possible Canadian accession to Madrid Protocol and Singapore Treaty
Limiting Extensions of Time in Examination
Further to an earlier post, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced a change in practice with respect to the granting of extensions of ... Continued
SEC Requires Enhanced Disclosure for Proxies, Registration Statements and Annual Reports
The SEC now requires enhanced disclosure for proxies, registration statements and annual reports.
New Law Would Affect Canadian Corporations with Mining, Oil or Gas Activities in Developing Countries
A potential new law will affect Canadian corporations with mining, oil or gas activities in developing countries.
Nasdaq Requires 10 Minutes Advance Notice of Material Change Disclosure
NASDAQ will now require 10 minutes advance notice of material change disclosure.
Christmas Came Early for Alberta and Nova Scotia Insurers
On December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a trial court’s decision that upheld the 2003 Nova Scotia legislation ... Continued