August 26, 2026
A recent decision of the General Court of the European Union dismissed Crocs’ appeal from a decision invalidating its EU design registration for its highly recognized clog (Crocs, Inc. v EUIPO, General Court, Case T-228/25).
August 26, 2026
The law relating to deposits in real estate transactions has always been critically crucial. It becomes a focal point when any real estate transaction collapses. When the deal falls apart, the tussle begins: who gets the deposit — buyer or seller?
August 25, 2026
The Canadian Finance and Leasing Association (CFLA) has released its new report titled “Fraudulent Financing and Illegal Vehicle Exports,” which notes that while traditional auto thefts have decreased, organized crime has adapted by significantly increasing fraudulent financing and rapidly exporting vehicles.
August 25, 2026
The Federal Court has allowed the owner of an expunged trademark to file new evidence on appeal despite failing to explain why the evidence was not provided to the Trademarks Opposition Board, finding that admitting it was in the overall interests of justice.
August 25, 2026
I recently read an article about the Gottman Institute’s famous “Four Horsemen” — four patterns of behaviour that relationship researchers have identified as powerful warning signs of marital breakdown: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling.
August 25, 2026
MLT Aikins has added Melissa Creech, Allie da Silva and Jeffrey Williams as associates in its Vancouver office.
August 25, 2026
Justice Frans Slatter has retired from the Alberta Court of Appeal after 25 years on the bench.
August 25, 2026
Amanda Heale has joined Torys as a partner in its tax practice in Toronto.
August 25, 2026
The rules created by independent schools in Alberta are not subject to judicial review under the application of Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Judicial Committee) v. Wall, 2018 SCC 26 (Highwood). One of the authors participated as legal counsel in the Highwood hearing at the Supreme Court of Canada.
August 25, 2026
Businesses often assume that the non-binding provisions of a letter of intent (LOI) leave them free to walk away from a proposed transaction. A recent Ontario decision suggests the position may be less straightforward.