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Retail Insolvencies in Canada Series, #2: Supplier Perspectives

October 6, 2017

This is the second instalment in a series examining large retail insolvencies in Canada from the perspective of various stakeholders. This article discusses retail insolvencies from the perspective of third-party inventory suppliers and service providers, and follows the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (CCAA) filing of Toys “R” Us (Canada) Ltd. (Toys Canada), a leading toy and baby products retailer. The…

Posted by:

Linc Rogers and Aryo Shalviri

Posted in: Restructuring & Insolvency

10 Ways to Reduce Cannabis-Related Litigation Risks

September 29, 2017

In addition to the regulatory compliance issues that may arise from the production and sale of cannabis, companies operating in this space face many of the traditional legal concerns, including contractual, employment and privacy litigation, as well as intellectual property and product liability issues. The cost, time and effort expended defending litigation can substantially and directly impact an organization’s reputation…

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Michael McCachen and Chris Nyberg

Posted in: Cannabis, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

CETA’s Impact on the Canadian Market

September 21, 2017

The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is now in force, on a provisional basis, creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses. We will be releasing a number of resources to help you navigate this new landscape, including: A Primer on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Also, please see the following articles: CETA Now in Force: Are…

Posted in: Arbitration, Europe, In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Procurement, United States

A Primer on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

September 21, 2017

CETA is the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union (EU) and its member states. CETA comprises 30 chapters of rules respecting trade between Canada and the EU. The agreement was signed by Canadian and EU leaders on October 30, 2016. CETA will enter into force, on a provisional basis, on September 21, 2017.

Posted in: Arbitration, Europe, In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Procurement, United States

U.S. Immigration Solution: Canada is Open for Business

August 9, 2017

The competition for professional foreign workers continues to increase in many U.S. business sectors. In light of changing U.S. immigration laws and impending reform, however, American companies hiring foreign talent are challenged by how to efficiently and economically recruit and retain their top talent. This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of The American Lawyer.

Posted by:

Geoffrey Belsher, Cheryl Slusarchuk and Andrew Cumming

Posted in: Employment & Labour, In-House Counsel, United States

Retail Insolvencies in Canada Series, #1: Landlord Perspectives

July 18, 2017

This article is the first instalment in a series examining large retail insolvencies in Canada from the perspective of various stakeholders. The Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (CCAA) is the principal statute for the reorganization, or sale, of large corporate debtors in Canada and the functional equivalent to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Chapter 11) in the United…

Posted by:

Linc Rogers and Aryo Shalviri

Posted in: Restructuring & Insolvency

Infographic: Data Breach Disruptions: The Cost of Cybercrime in Canada

July 11, 2017

News about malicious cyber-attacks have been flooding media outlets in recent weeks as high-profile viruses (including WannaCry and Petya) continue to hit leading global and Canadian companies. What’s the cost here at home? In June, IBM Security and Ponemon Institute released their annual series of benchmark studies exposing the cost of data breach incidents in 13 regions around the world. The results found…

Posted by:

Kristin Ali

Posted in: Cybersecurity, In-House Counsel

CASL Compliance Checklist for Business Transactions

June 27, 2017

Posted in: Anti-spam, In-House Counsel, Information Technology

Background Checks by Province: What Employers Need to Know

June 22, 2017

Background screening job candidates is an important part of an employer’s recruitment process. There are several different background checks that are generally permissible in Canada, but employers must tread carefully. An improperly conducted background check — or a properly conducted one where information obtained is improperly used or disclosed — can expose an employer to liability. Therefore, it is critical…

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Michael Howcroft and Noemi Blasutta

Posted in: Employment & Labour, In-House Counsel

Top 10 Issues for Employers, #10: Terminating an Employee for Poor Performance

June 7, 2017

This is the 10th and final instalment in our Top 10 Issues for Employers series. This instalment addresses terminating an employee for poor performance. OVERVIEW Under Canadian law, employers may unilaterally and immediately end an employment relationship without notice only if they have a valid reason — or “just cause” — for doing so. Absent just cause, employers must provide…

Posted in: Employment & Labour