Canada’s New Anti-Spam Act Moves Forward
Canada’s new “Anti-Spam Act” was passed in December 2010, but has not yet come into force. The greatest impact on Canadian businesses will be that sending electronic messages which encourage […]
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation: What to Expect
WeirFoulds partner Ralph Kroman was recently interviewed regarding Canada’s new Anti-Spam legislation. For the complete article, click here. This interview has also appeared in the following publications: Mississauga Business Times, […]
How the New Anti-Spam Act Will Affect Your Business
As business professionals operating in Canada, you and your business will soon be subject to Canada’s new “Anti-Spam Act“, expected to come into force later this year or early 2013. […]
Client Newsletter – Fall 2012
Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability
It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.
Canada’s New Copyright Bill and Consumer Rights – What’s the Fuss?
The Canadian government recently tabled new copyright legislation in the form of Bill C?32 which expands consumers’ rights by codifying many “day-to-day” activities (many of which are currently technically illegal).
Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management
Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.
Letters of Intent – The Good and the Bad
A common practice in business or major business transactionsis using a letter of intent to set out the main points of a proposed business deal.
Hot Spots – Five Tests Worth Running in that First Scan of a New Contract
Customer review of a technology acquisition contract by a customer can be a daunting task.
Keeping confidential company information secure
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Get the lead out
For years now, lower production costs in developing countries have been a competitive advantage for many businesses. But as recent product recalls have shown, it’s a strategy that requires significant attention to the potential risks involved…
Have you done enough to protect your trade secrets?
Recent cases in the news have demonstrated that a company may go to great lengths to acquire the confidential information of a competitor.
Stricter Rules for Telemarketers
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has passed new rules regarding telephone calls made by telemarketers. Some of these rules relate to “do not call” lists.