BTO Members Taking Care of Legal Business
Bachman Turner Overdrive dispute between ex-band mates
Ontario Court of Appeal Rules that Acting in Good Faith is Not a Defence to a Breach of Contract
In Maystar General Contractors Inc. v. Newmarket (Town), 2009 ONCA 675, contractors submitted bids to the Town of Newmarket for the construction of a $35 ... Continued
Counterfeit Goods: Statutory and Punitive Damages
Illustration of Canadian courts’ willingness to award substantial statutory damages under the Copyright Act with punitive damages in counterfeit goods cases
Mummy: You Can’t Sign Away My Right to Sue
The BC Supreme Court delivered an unprecedented decision this month that a parent did not have the right to waive her child’s right to sue ... Continued
Judgment nets 800 Domains
According to news reports (here and here), Chris Bosh, of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, was awarded control of 800 domains through a U.S. Federal Court ruling. ... Continued
SEC Finalizes SOX 404 Compliance Date For Small Companies, Grants 6 Month Extension
The SEC will soon finalize the SOX 404 compliance date for small companies.
Future Revision And Update of NI 43-101
The BCSC has recently identified future revisions and updates to NI 43-101.
BC Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit Extended
The BC mining flow-through share tax credit has been extended by the BC Government.
Second Time Is The Charm
The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (Bill 4), which consolidates and modernizes succession-related statutes into a single act, has passed third reading and is expected ... Continued
Court Provides Deference To Agreements Between Deceased And Widow
In a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, the agreement between the deceased and his widow as to their financial arrangements and lifestyle ... Continued
CIPO Contemplating Changes – Extensions of Time in Examination
CIPO announced new consultation regarding proposed change in practice for granting extensions of time in examination
Court Of Appeal Confirms No Requirement To Post Security For Costs
As reported earlier, the Supreme Court of British Columbia held that, when making a “section 24 application” to remove a Claim of Builders Lien by ... Continued