In-House Counsel
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June 20, 2025
Unifor alleges courier giant DHL is trying to evade new federal anti-scab legislation
Canada’s largest private-sector union is reporting that courier company DHL Express Canada is asking Ottawa for an exemption from new federal anti-scab legislation, which went into effect June 20.
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June 20, 2025
Building Products of Canada faces national class action over allegedly defective shingles
Quebec-based company Building Products of Canada (BP Canada) is facing a proposed national class action over alleged defects in its Mystique brand of roofing shingles, which have led to water infiltration and damage to homes according to a statement of claim filed with the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court.
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June 20, 2025
OBA awards gala celebrates service to the legal profession and community at large
Toronto lawyer Angela Ogang had a good excuse not to attend the Ontario Bar Association’s annual awards gala June 19: She’d given birth to her baby the night before.
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June 20, 2025
Call for comment on private access to Competition Tribunal open until Aug. 19
The Competition Bureau is inviting Canadians to provide feedback on “private access to the Competition Tribunal following recent changes to the Competition Act that expanded access.”
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June 20, 2025
Keeping your designs in good order
A recent decision of the U.K. Court of Appeal raises interesting issues concerning industrial design registrations (Safestand Ltd v Weston Homes Plc, [2025] EWCA Civ 374).
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June 20, 2025
Turning distress into strategy: Restructuring solutions for cannabis operators
As financial pressures continue to mount for cannabis operators across Canada, insolvency is becoming an increasingly common topic in boardrooms and legal consultations. While insolvency can be perceived as a last resort, the reality is more nuanced. For cannabis businesses facing tax debt, licensing constraints or liquidity crises, formal restructuring proceedings may provide a critical path to recovery.
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June 19, 2025
FCA sets aside decision that declared Ottawa must fill judicial vacancies ‘within a reasonable time’
A novel Federal Court action that tried to compel Ottawa to fix its chronic tardiness in filling superior court vacancies has been dismissed for lack of jurisdiction by the Federal Court of Appeal; however, the law firm that launched the case to help its clients and other litigants says its efforts were not in vain.
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June 19, 2025
Feds announce measures to protect Canadian aluminum, steel amid trade war
While economic negotiations with the United States continue, the federal government has announced a series of measures to protect Canadian steel and aluminum producers and workers, emphasizing economic sovereignty.
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June 19, 2025
CSA amendments tweak regulatory environment for Canadian Securities Exchange
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have announced amendments to some national instruments and policies to address a number of matters, including the creation of a senior tier by the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE).
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June 19, 2025
The vital importance of proper terminology in human resources
Using correct HR and legal terminology is important for avoiding misunderstandings in the employment relationship. Often, similar sounding or incorrect terms become more commonly used than the official terms, which can create confusion and lead to legal consequences.