Business
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March 13, 2025
Looking beyond the E-2 to start a business in the U.S.
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be daunting for Canadian companies and entrepreneurs looking to establish a presence in the United States. Particularly challenging is knowing which visa classification best aligns with business goals and ensures a smooth transition into the U.S. market.
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March 13, 2025
Hartman defence showcases complicated factors in determining appropriate sentence
Judges in criminal cases often say that sentencing is the most challenging part of their work. It requires them to balance a dichotomy and find harmony and effectiveness when dealing with seemingly opposite or contradictory ideas or concepts.
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March 12, 2025
Ottawa and Ontario send mixed messages on Canada reopening talks early on free trade deal with U.S.
Accelerating next year’s review of the Canada-U.S-Mexico (CUSMA aka USMCA) free trade agreement is not under discussion with U.S. trade officials, according to several federal Cabinet ministers, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to “start a conversation” tomorrow “toward a free trade deal that’s fair for both countries.”
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March 12, 2025
Feds announce first phase of Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification
The federal government has announced the first phase to implement the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC), a cybersecurity standard for businesses handling sensitive unclassified government information in defence contracting.
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March 12, 2025
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds class action certification against Qualcomm, strikes conspiracy claims
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the certification of price maintenance, unlawful means and unjust enrichment claims against California-based Qualcomm Inc. over its allegedly anti-competitive patent licensing and modem sales practices in a consumer class action.
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March 12, 2025
Court dates set to review Loblaw’s and Weston’s $500M proposed bread price-fixing settlement
Court dates have been finalized in what lawyers involved have been describing as the largest antitrust settlement in Canadian history.
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March 12, 2025
An interlude: Shared facilities agreements from RECO course | Harjot Atwal
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
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March 12, 2025
The legal stage: Exploring famous operas with legal themes | Connie L. Braun
Opera originated in Italy during the late 16th century to present a positive image of the ruler and his court to visiting dignitaries. With grand narratives and emotional depth, opera has long been a medium through which complex societal issues are explored.
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March 12, 2025
Corporate oppression and good faith claims: Why parties’ intentions matter
When interpreting a contract, including whether the parties acted in good faith, Canadian courts have as their main objective the determination of the parties’ intentions. This is a fact-specific inquiry: Sattva Capital Corp. v. Creston Moly Corp., 2014 SCC 53.
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March 11, 2025
Canada launches consultation to implement cross-border data protection and privacy certifications
The federal government has announced the launch of a consultation on how the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum’s international privacy certifications can be implemented in Canada “to help strengthen trust and ensure greater transparency in cross-border flows of personal information.”