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Rethinking Liability Regimes for AI-Related Claims – Should Canada Follow Europe?
While Canada has no strict liability regime under tort law on manufacturers for defective products, Canadian courts have historically held them to high degrees of accountability.
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Nautilus Fitness Canada Enters Receivership After Parent Company’s Bankruptcy
Aird & Berlis represented Nautilus Fitness Canada, Inc. in the application for the appointment of a receiver.
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2024 IP STARS
We are proud to share that three of our intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners. Timothy Lowman and Ken Clark are recognized as Trademark Stars and Ryan Evans is recognized as a Notable Practitioner.
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Class Actions
Creative and strategic thinking is key for clients facing class action litigation. Our lawyers combine a deep understanding of class action law and available options with a pragmatic strategy based on our clients risk tolerance and business objectives.
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Six Class Action Rulings That Shaped Q2 2024
This article summarizes key class action decisions from the second quarter of 2024, including rulings on cryptocurrency cases, residency rules for plaintiffs, and certification issues in Ontario and British Columbia.
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Artificial Intelligence, Real Risks: Legal Due Diligence Issues and Purchase Agreement Provisions Aimed at Managing AI Risk in M&A Transactions
This article examines key legal due diligence issues and purchase agreement provisions for M&A transactions involving AI-driven businesses, focusing on intellectual property risks, data ownership, third-party AI tool use and regulatory compliance.
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How to ‘B’ a Socially and Environmentally Conscious Business: B Corp Certification for Canadian Corporations
B Corp Certification provides a method to Canadian corporations looking to engage with environmental, social and governance initiatives.
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Tim Lowman Elected Secretary of IPIC Board of Directors
Congratulations to Tim Lowman on being elected as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) for 2020-2021.
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News ItemFirm NewsAird & Berlis Welcomes Partner Max Muñoz
We are pleased to announce that Max Muñoz has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group.
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Jurisdictional Decisions Shape Class Actions in Q4 2024
This article examines how Q4 2024 jurisdictional decisions shaped class actions, addressing constitutional validity, extraterritorial jurisdiction, certification reconsideration and privacy statute conflicts.
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q3 2024
Q3 2024 saw the release of several significant class action decisions, including appellate rulings, that we consider especially relevant to our clients.
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News ItemFirm NewsAird & Berlis Recognized in Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the IP STARS 2019 rankings as a notable Canadian firm for contentious trademark and patent matters.
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Tim Lowman and Ken Clark Recognized as 2022 IP STARS
Two of our leading intellectual property lawyers have been recognized as Trademark stars in the 2022 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners.
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65 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021
The firm is featured across 39 practice areas and received 12 new listings.
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B.C. Cost Recovery Legislation Has Significant Implications for Product and Service Providers
The Government of British Columbia has announced its intention to facilitate civil suits by provincial and federal governments seeking cost recovery, on an unprecedented scale, for “health-related wrongs” from companies that promote, market and distribute products and services in British Columbia via Bill 12: the Public Health Accountability and Cost Recovery Act.
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2021 IP STARS
Three members of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group have been recognized in the 2021 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners.
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TheSpotlightAird & Berlis Partners Recognized as IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property
Three members of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group have been recognized in the 2020 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners.
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News ItemFirm NewsAird & Berlis Partners Recognized as IP STARS by Managing Intellectual Property
Three members of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group have been recognized in the 2020 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners.
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2021 IP STARS
Three members of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group have been recognized in the 2021 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners.
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2023 IP STARS
We are proud to share that four of our intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the 2023 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms and practitioners. Timothy Lowman and Ken Clark are recognized as Trademark Stars, Amy Grenon is recognized as a Patent Star and Steve Hundal is recognized as a Rising Star.
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Five Key 2020 Decisions for Businesses
Despite the pandemic defining much of 2020, five key decisions were released last year of lasting impact to businesses and commercial dealings.
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84 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 84 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice areas and received 17 new listings.
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TheSpotlightGetting Fit… Legally – How to Manage Your Legal Risk as a Fitness Business Owner
It is no surprise that there are many challenges to running a fitness business. One aspect which often troubles fitness business owners is how to go about ensuring compliance with all the different legal requirements that come with having employees and customers. As a client service industry, a fitness business’s employees and customers are at the core of what it delivers on a day-to-day basis. This article provides some of the key legal points a fitness business should be aware of in this regard.
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Patent Law and Space-Bound Inventions: The Conundrum, and Strategies for Combating It
As private companies increasingly pioneer space innovation, the spotlight on intellectual property protection beyond Earth’s atmosphere intensifies.
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the release of a number of important class action decisions, summarized in this article.
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Tech Lending: What Are IP Assets?
Knowing how different kinds of IP work and how ownership interests are protected at law enables lenders to assess the value of a business’s intangible assets and overall viability.
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Addressing Risk Allocation in M&A Transactions Through the Use of Transactional Insurance: A Primer on Representation and Warranty Insurance in the Canadian M&A Market
The natural tension between buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions has led to countless hours being spent allocating risk and consequences of various elements of that risk. Many risks can be insured with transaction insurance, often referred to as representation and warranty insurance.
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Federal Court Denies Equitable Relief for Failure to Diligently Prosecute a Patent
The Federal Court recently found that patentees may be denied equitable remedies in a patent infringement action if they fail to diligently prosecute their patents. In certain circumstances, the failure to offer to license on “fair” terms may also impact entitlement to equitable remedies.
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A Closer Look at OSFI Guideline B-15: Climate Risk Management
More than 350 federally regulated financial institutions in Canada are required to comply with the new Guideline B-15 developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.
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PublicationArticleHighlights of the 2018 Federal Budget
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PublicationArticleHighlights of the 2019 Federal Budget
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Proposed Climate-Related and ESG Disclosure Requirements: Insights and Guidance for Junior Mining Issuers
Since the proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters and its Companion Policy 51-107CP Disclosure of Climate-related Matters (collectively, the “Proposed Instrument”) was released by the Canadian Securities Administrators on October 18, 2021, participants from the mining sector have noted that the Proposed Instrument, as currently drafted, could introduce burdensome reporting obligations on junior mining issuers.
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Budget 2024: Capital Gains Inclusion Rate to Increase
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.
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Highlights of the 2022 Federal Budget
On April 7, 2022, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered Canada’s budget for 2022. Budget 2022 continues the trend established in Budget 2021 by adding significant spending initiatives, closing additional perceived tax loopholes and continuing to implement international tax measures.
