Legal Articles

Intellectual Property

Copyright Kart Collision Over Super Mario
Updated Amendments to Trade-marks Act
Managing Copyright and Contractors
Marketing and Advertising Law: Truth in Advertising
The Toronto Maple Leafs Face-Off Against Snoop Dogg
Prince and the End of Copyright
Waiting to Protect a Trade-mark is Always the Most Expensive Option
Allegations of Software Infringement
Offensive Trade-marks. Difficulties in Drawing the Line
Copyright in Graffiti? Yes.
Privacy Law Changes – PIPEDA Gets an Update
How to Pick the Right Trademark
Ripping Off the Movies – Who Owns the Stories We Tell
The Trade-marks Acts Gets a Makeover - 5 Things You Need to Know
Anti-Spam Legislation: What You Need To Know
Good Riddance to Cancelled “Redskins” Trade-mark Registrations
Sugarman – When Sugar and Curiosity are Close Enough
The Curious Story of the MARLBORO Trade-mark in Canada
Trade-mark Law: Sports Radio talks about Raising a Trade-mark from the Dead
Writing a Book
RIM Successfully Defends Its Right to Use the Trade-mark “BBM”
Bull’s Eye: Target Settles Trade-mark Dispute
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the legal test of confusion in trade-mark cases
Bill C-32 - An Act to Amend the Copyright Act
Copyright Registration: What’s it good for?
Is Downloading Music Illegal?
Tumbling around Glen distilled Canadian(?) Whisky
Intellectual Property Law Update: Disney, Photography, Parody, Crocs, and Harry Potter
License Rights – The case of the broke licensor
Proposed Changes to bring Canada’s Copyright Law into the 21st Century
Even the stripes of toothpaste may qualify for trademark protection
If it’s not original, it’s not protected under copyright law. Global TV rebuffs amateur producer
Copyright Board of Canada allows levies on MP3 players
Supreme Court of Canada rules on how copyright law may be used to combat “grey marketing”
Bill C-47 grants Olympic Trademarks Unprecedented Protections
Ringtones and Digital Music Players: New Media drive changes in Copyright Law
Supreme Court of Canada Protects the Copyrights of Freelance Journalists
Naming a Business - What’s What?

Real Estate

Additional Costs in a Residential Real Estate Transaction
How a Real Estate Lawyer Can Help a First Time Home Buyer
Building A New Home Agreement: The Buyer’s Perspective
How to Keep Distrain On Track
The New Home Offer – Eyes Wide Shut?
New Changes for the Real Estate Industry
Rent-to-Own Properties: Perils and Benefits

Franchise Law

When to Franchise
The Franchisee Checklist – What to Look for in a Franchise Agreement
Franchise Legislation Extends to PEI

Information Technology

A Solicitor’s Red Flag – Independent Contractors and Information Technology Services
Anti-Spam Law to Come into Force
On Hyperlinking as Defamation and Enforcing Website Terms of Use
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that a domain name is “personal property”
Anti-Spam Anti-Spyware Legislation Passed
Ontario Prohibits the Advertising of Internet Gaming Sites

Corporate and Commercial

Naming a Business - What’s What?
In business it’s vital to protect your good name
Handshakes, Chickens and Contracts
A Scout’s Guide To Selling Your Business
So What's Binding You?
Selling Your Business
Protecting the Family Business from Spousal Equalization Claims
Keeping the Fruits of Your Labour – Asset Protection Strategies
ISO Certification — For Everyone Who Wants to Certify Their Success
Incorporation of the Professional Practice
Shareholders Agreements Can Be Taxing
Your Guide to the New Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Advisory Groups – How They Can Benefit Your Business

Estates and Trusts

Get Your Life Insurance Policy Working For You

Wills

Young People as Beneficiaries of Life Insurance Proceeds
Presumptions Behind Joint Ownership of Property
Practical Consideration in Family Business Succession Planning
Powers Of Attorney
Planning For The Sale of a Family Business (Part 2)
Planning For The Sale of a Family Business (Part 1)
Multiple Wills
Ensuring Your Gift Survives the Beneficiary

Litigation

What Judges and Lawyers Can Do About Rising Legal Fees
Tips to Protect Yourself from Business Lawsuits
The New Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Part 2)
The New Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (Part 1)
The Elimination of Mandatory Retirement: Its Impact
Oakville Billboard Battle
Is Your Promissory Note Enforceable?
Government Priority in Distress Sales
Foreign Judgments Welcome in Ontario
Cell Phone Ban
Big News for Small Claims- Raising the Stakes
Living Happily With Your Lawyer
Breach of Trust in Construction - A Powerful Remedy

Family Law and Mediation

Resolving Marital disputes Mediation And collaborative law – New Approaches for family law disputes
To contract or Not to contract Marriage contracts and cohabitation Agreements

Employment

Written Employment Agreements — Are They Necessary?
Workplace Violence & Harassment - New Rules
Do Restrictive Covenants Work?
Accomodating Disabilities in the Workplace

Logistics and Transportation Law

Third Party Logistics: Getting the Relationship Done Right
The Importance of Having Contracts Before Economic Problems Arise
Letters of Intent: The Backbone of a Successful Commercial Transaction