In-House Counsel
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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 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 12, 2025
Improperly issued, executive employment contracts may be unenforceable | Frank Portman
The legal community was abuzz this week with the sudden exit of Diana Miles, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) chief executive officer, with only a terse news release being provided to the public. Miles had been with the law society for more than 23 years. She was named acting CEO of the LSO in September 2017; the position was made permanent in March 2018.
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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.”
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March 11, 2025
Ontario Court of Appeal finds Divisional Court erred in hearing Ontario Land Tribunal appeal
The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal in a dispute between two southwestern Ontario towns, finding that the Divisional Court did not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal of an Ontario Land Tribunal decision because it was interlocutory.