September 28, 2017
It is relatively uncommon for the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) to hear competition law cases. However, in an interesting decision handed down earlier today (Canada (Attorney General) v. Thouin), the SCC confirmed the presumption that Crown immunity applies in civil proceedings unless its protection is clearly legislatively overridden.
July 5, 2017
On July 4, 2017, the Competition Bureau (Bureau) issued a statement warning sporting and entertainment vendors to ensure that their upfront pricing was accurate.
May 29, 2017
My new Canadian Lawyer column discusses practical tips for brands and influencers in the expanding area of endorsements and testimonials, in light of Federal Trade Commission, Competition Bureau and self-regulatory industry guidance. Below is an excerpt with a link to my full column.
CANADIAN CASL (ANTI-SPAM LAW) PRECEDENTS
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May 16, 2017
tbk Creative has published a very good and thorough post of the upcoming expiry of CASL’s (Canada’s anti-spam law) transitional provision on July 1, 2017.
May 15, 2017
The Canadian Bar Association is hosting its annual CBA Competition Law Spring Conference in Toronto on May 25, 2017 (Chaired by Nikiforos Iatrou).
May 9, 2017
Practical Law Canada Competition has published a new Legal Update, which discusses key current competition and advertising issues for digital marketers in Canada, including the upcoming private right of action rights for the digital marketing sections of the Competition Act. Below is an excerpt with a link to the full Update.
April 25, 2017
Yesterday the Competition Bureau announced that it had negotiated a $1.25 million settlement with two major Canadian car rental companies (Hertz Canada Limited and Dollar Thrifty) in relation to alleged “drip pricing” advertising practices.
April 20, 2017
Earlier today, the Canadian Government announced increased enforcement measures to detect and combat fraud in relation to federal government contracts (i.e., federal procurement).
Templates/precedents and checklists to run promotional contests in Canada
Templates/precedents and checklists to comply with Canadian anti-spam law (CASL)
