As those familiar with United States patent practice know, “file wrapper estoppel” is the use of communications with the patent office to interpret (read: narrow) the scope of the claims. … Read More
On November 1, 2018, the mandatory breach reporting requirements under PIPEDA officially came into force.
Earlier this week, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) also confirmed its guidance … Read More
The Canada Subcommittee of the Legislation and Regulations Committee (Subcommittee) has studied Canadian plain packaging regimes pertaining to both the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the Cannabis Act. Both … Read More
On September 17, 2018, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released draft guidance regarding PIPEDA’s new mandatory security and privacy breach notification requirements, which come into force … Read More
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)’s recent enforcement action serves as a reminder that organizations can be liable under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) for failing to take appropriate steps … Read More
One of the latest trends in cryptocurrencies is a new breed of token that aims to tackle the problem of volatility in the market price of cryptocurrencies.1 They are known … Read More
Authors: Ryan Hallman, Erin Moch
Many small, medium and startup businesses will need to borrow money through traditional banks or venture capital firms. This can often be a confusing time for many business … Read More
Authors: Reis Pagtakhan, Steven Robertson
Companies that develop blockchain and mine for cryptocurrencies are, at their core, IT companies. While there are certainly issues surrounding the marketability of cryptocurrencies, the multiple … Read More
Authors: Jason Mohrbutter, Nathan Schissel, Chase Salembier
Yahoo! Inc. has announced that it has accepted a proposed settlement of $80 million to settle a securities class action in the United States. … Read More
Authors: Kimberly Burns, Tessa Rowland
Even if you do not fully understand how blockchain works, purchasing bitcoin (“BTC”) could not be easier. Whether you want to enter the cryptocurrency market, or … Read More
