Technology
- Overview
- Who To Contact
- Representative Matters
- Recent Developments
We are focused on supporting emerging and established technology companies, businesses that have technology opportunities and organizations that use technology to make money. The Aird & Berlis LLP Technology Group works with a broad range of clients, from startup companies to well-established industry leaders. Big or small, our clients appreciate that our services are tailored to suit their specific needs. We assist clients by providing solutions to most effectively achieve their business goals through the development, exploitation, protection or harnessing of technology.
Specialized Expertise
Technology outsourcing and procurement
- Technology development agreements
- Confidentiality agreements
- Technology purchasing and/or licensing agreements
- Technology service, support and maintenance agreements
- Technology supply and distribution agreements
- Web hosting agreements
- Telecom agreements
- Strategic partnership agreements
- Consulting agreements
- Escrow arrangements
Internet strategy
- Site and content development matters
- Site content issues (infringement, libel, slander, misrepresentation, Competition Act)
- Links
- Legal notices/disclaimers
- Language laws compliance
- Domain name protection (including proactive protective registrations)
- Moral rights, meta tags and business method patents
- Foreign jurisdiction issues
Privacy and information management
- Information management policy design
- Information gathering and database storage, use and access
- Privacy and personal information regulatory compliance
- Contract compliance
- Privacy methodologies
Employee-related matters
- Policies regarding internal and external e-mail communications
- Policies regarding web access/usage
- Proprietary rights agreements
- Employee surveillance policies
- Security policies and procedure
- Password policies
- Encryption use
- Data back-up procedures
- Disaster recovery arrangements
- Escrow services arrangements
- Anti-virus capabilities
- Employee training
- Termination of employment
- Transformation workflow
Contacts
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Don offers his clients more than legal advice – he enjoys getting to know them and uncovering their goals in order to offer the right advice.
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Having practised technology law for more than 20 years, David has extensive technical knowledge that he expertly translates into practical advice for ...
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Paige has earned a reputation as an exceptional corporate/commercial legal advisor to both domestic and multinational entities.
Group Members
Representative Matters
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IDC Technologies (Canada) Inc. Placed Into Receivership Following TD Bank Application
Aird & Berlis represented TD Bank, with a team led by Kyle Plunkett and including Miranda Spence and Cristian Delfino (Financial Services). -
Powerfleet Closes Strategic Acquisition and Related Financing of Fleet Complete
On October 1, 2024, Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT), a leading global provider of AIoT SaaS solutions for the mobile asset industry, completed its acquisition and related financing of Fleet Complete, ... -
Venzee Technologies Acquires Rights to Digital Commerce Payments’ New E-Commerce Shelf Capability Software
On August 22, 2024, Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VENZ) completed the acquisition of the exclusive right to use new e-commerce shelf capability software from Digital Commerce Payments Inc. (“DCP”) f... -
TELUS Invests in Waymap’s Navigation Technology
On April 9, 2024, TELUS led a £7-million funding round through its Pollinator Fund for Good to invest in Waymap, a London-based deeptech startup. -
Baylin Technologies Concludes Successful Private Placement of Preferred Shares
On December 29, 2023, Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL), a diversified global technology company, completed its private placement offering of 68,000 10% Cumulative Redeemable Retractable Series A Pr... -
Baylin Technologies Successfully Completes Rights Offering, Raising $11.8 Million
On December 22, 2023, Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL), a diversified global technology company, completed its offering of rights to purchase its common shares at a subscription price of $0.19 per ... -
Linamar Completes Acquisition of Mobex Propulsion-Agnostic Business
On November 1, 2023, Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) ("Linamar") announced that it has completed its acquisition of a substantial portion of the U.S.-based assets of Mobex Fourth and 1, LLC and certain... -
Hyatt Brothers Purchase Control of DataStealth Inc.
On October 13, 2023, control of Toronto-based cybersecurity firm DataStealth Inc. was acquired by Canadian tech entrepreneurs, Michael and Richard Hyatt. -
Spectra7 Microsystems Completes Convertible Debenture Unit Financing
On September 15, 2023, Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSXV: SEV), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, completed its private placement ... -
Terminus Capital Partners Acquires Leading Insights Platform, Voxco
On March 14, 2023, Voxco, an actionable insights software platform, announced its receipt of a majority growth equity investment from TAP Software Holdings, an enterprise software investment vehicle m...
Recent Developments
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Security by Design: Addressing AI Risks
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Technology Group as they examine evolving threats and provide insights into safeguarding systems against emerging AI-driven risks. -
Firm News
14th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference
Jack Bernstein will chair the 14th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference in London on January 20-21, 2025, with Francesco Gucciardo and Christopher Slade as panellists. -
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112 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 112 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. We are also pleased to share that an addit... -
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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 B... -
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Canada Is Protecting Its Critical Infrastructure: What Does This Mean for Your Business’s Cybersecurity?
In response to evolving threats, the Government of Canada is working to upgrade its national security regime by introducing measures designed to protecting against cybersecurity threats to its critica... -
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Under Attack: Safeguarding Technology in the Age of AI
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Technology Law Group as they discuss complexities surrounding innovative technology and its profound implications for cybersecurity incidents. Gain an understanding o... -
TheSpotlight
Legally Mandated Security: Insights on Artificial Intelligence
This is the fourth and final instalment in a series on the subject of legally mandated security, addressing the EU’s new Artificial Intelligence Act, NIST’s ideas on artificial intelligence and Canada... -
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Great [Privacy] Expectations: Supreme Court Rules on Privacy Rights in IP Addresses in R. v. Bykovets
In a recent 5-4 split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada held that internet users have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the subject matter of their internet protocol ("IP") addresses. -
Firm News
Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 62 partners at the firm as leading lawyers across 37 different practice areas. Aird & Berlis was also recognized at the firm level across 16 differe... -
TheSpotlight
Legally Mandated Security: Advancing Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Standards
This article explores significant developments in the realm of cybersecurity and data protection – the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and the proposed European Union Data Act. -
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Tech-ing Stock of 2023: Synopses of Key Developments in Technology Law
Technology law developments hogged the headlines in 2023. This article takes stock of the key developments from Canadian Parliament, courts and regulatory bodies. -
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Legally Mandated Security: U.S. Agencies Lead, Europe Introduces Cyber Resilience Act
This article explores the rise of Security by Design and Security by Default, detailing attempts by the U.S. and Europe to enforce cybersecurity and secure software development standards. -
Firm News
Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized in the Lexpert ALM 500 Guide
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Jill Fraser, Neil Bass and Lorenzo Lisi have been recognized in Lexpert/American Lawyer’s 2024 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The firm is also li... -
TheSpotlight
Legally Mandated Security: The Rise of Security by Design and Default
Until recently – and, arguably, with ample justification – computer and network security has been the exclusive bailiwick of security experts. However, ever-busy legislators and lawyers can never leav... -
Firm News
Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners Yosef Adler, Ryan Ghuman and Queenie Lo
We are pleased to announce that Yosef Adler, Ryan Ghuman and Queenie Lo have joined the firm as partners and members of our Corporate/Commercial Group. -
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Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Capital Markets: Examining the Ontario Securities Commission Report
A recent report from the Ontario Securities Commission highlights current AI use cases, benefits and challenges, and looks to raise awareness of the opportunities and risks in using AI in various capa...