Cigars and Alcohol: Confusing Trademarks
Cigars and alcohol were held to be confusing trademarks in a Federal Court appeal of a TMOB decision over the COHIBA mark versus the LAZARO COHIBA mark
CSA Proposes Allowing TSXV Issuers to Conduct Private Placements with Existing Security Holders
On November 21, 2013, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Multilateral CSA Notice 45-312 Proposed Prospectus Exemption for Distributions to Existing Security Holders, which ... Continued
When Must You Publicly Disclose a Letter of Intent?
Canadian reporting issuers are subject to reporting obligations if there has been a “material change” in their business.
CSA Proposes Allowing TSXV Issuers to Conduct Private Placements with Existing Security Holders
The CSA proposed allowing TSXV issuers to conduct private placements with existing security holders.
Buying a Business? Considerations for Preventing Post-Closing Competition and Protecting the Goodwill of the Acquired Business
Following the sale of a business, it is fairly common for the seller to remain involved in the business as an employee or contractor for ... Continued
Reminder About the Importance of Using Your Company’s Full Legal Name
A relatively recent case out of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan serves as a good reminder as to why all companies must indicate their corporate ... Continued
BCSC Provides Much Needed Guidance for Trust Proceedings
BCSC provides guidance for when relationships between trustees and beneficiaries have broken down
BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan Released
Update on BC Hydro’s integrated resource plan.
A Fresh Perspective on the Importance of Making a Will
A link to a humourous article on the consequences of dying intestate
The Case For Electrifying BC’s Natural Gas Fields
The business case for electrifying the Montey gas fields.
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Requirements for Certification of Class Actions
The Supreme Court of Canada released reasons for judgment in three cases on October 31, 2013: Pro-Sys Consultants Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation, 2013 SCC 57 ... Continued
Do “Spectacular” Infill Drill Results Require Disclosure?
A summary of a BCSC decision that suggests that infill drill results might be material.