Beware the Ides of March: Insurers Get Hammered with Bad Faith Punitive Damages!
Historically, nasty things happen in the middle of March and this year is no exception. On March 21 and 22, 2013, respectively: The Saskatchewan Court ... Continued
SEC Provides Guidance on Using Social Media for Corporate Communication
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued a report following an investigation into the use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, for corporate communication. The report clarifies that public companies can use social media to disseminate corporate information without violating Regulation FD if they take steps sufficient to inform the market of the social media channels that they intend to use to disseminate the information.
An Interplay of Canadian Official Marks and Canadian Trademarks
Federal Court judicially reviewed Registrar of Trade-marks’ decision to expunge marks; considered the test for what is a “public authority” in order to obtain official marks
Gifts to Charities: Are they dependent on the donor’s tax deduction?
Discussion on gifts to charities and the donor’s tax deduction
Expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
Discussion on the expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
BCLI Publishes Consultation Paper on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
Discussion on a consultation paper released by the British Columbia Law Institute on the common-law tests of capacity.
Significant Amendments to Canada’s Trade-marks Act Closer To Reality
Canada’s federal Government introduced Bill C-56 on March 1, 2013 – the Combating Counterfeit Products Act. The primary focus of this Bill is to improve the ability ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers to Chair and Speak at Upcoming Seminar
Mark Weintraub will co-chair the British Columbia Trial Lawyers Association’s upcoming seminar, Estates Litigation: A Trial Lawyers Primer. The seminar will be held on April ... Continued
Notice-and-Access Measures Adopted to Permit Electronic Delivery of Proxy Materials for Reporting Issuers
The CSA adopted notice-and-access measures to permit electronic delivery of proxy materials for reporting issuers.
TSX Considers Rules for Issuers with Connections to Emerging Markets
The TSX and TSXV are considering rules for issuers with connections to emerging markets.
Testamentary Automony in Action
Discussion on Testamentary Autonomy and the abilitiy to leave money to any beneficiaries
Preparing for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law
Canada’s anti-spam legislation was introduced in 2010, but its commencement date has been delayed while the Regulations under the Act are being finalized. The official ... Continued