Hawaii to Ban Sale and Distribution of Sunscreens Deemed Harmful to Coral Reefs
On July 3, 2018, Hawaii Governor, David Ige signed a Bill to ban the sale and distribution of sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. The Hawaiian state legislature passed Bill SB2571 in May of this year in response to scientific evidence suggesting that oxybenzone and…
View the post titled Hawaii to Ban Sale and Distribution of Sunscreens Deemed Harmful to Coral ReefsExercise Of Authority By ADM Constitutionally Valid Under CEAA
In the case of Maloney v Garneau (2018 FC 188) the Applicant, Mr. David Maloney, sought judicial review of Aéroports de Montréal’s (“ADM”), decision to develop federally-owned lands (the “Project”). The Applicant challenged the constitutionality of section 67 of the Canadian Environmental As…
View the post titled Exercise Of Authority By ADM Constitutionally Valid Under CEAAA good day for do-it-yourself investors: The CSA proposes to prohibit the payment of trailing commissions to discount brokers
On June 21, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) released a Status Report on their ongoing investigation into embedded commissions in the mutual fund industry. “Embedded commissions” is the term used to describe the practice of mutual fund managers compensating dealers (and t…
View the post titled A good day for do-it-yourself investors: The CSA proposes to prohibit the payment of trailing commissions to discount brokersSchool’s out: Play it safe in summer
The solstice was last week, summer is here!!! That also means that School ends, and Summer Activities begin. Now, our pools, parks, patios and more are open and ready for enjoyment and gatherings. The increase of outdoor activities means more fun to be had, but also should mean a heightened …
View the post titled School’s out: Play it safe in summerLegalization of marijuana, set to take effect by October 17, 2018
Canadian employers should be ready for the legalization of marijuana, set to take effect by October 17, 2018. The Senate voted to pass the Liberal government’s Bill C-45 on June 19, 2018 and today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the October 17, 2018 date, which allows the provinces …
View the post titled Legalization of marijuana, set to take effect by October 17, 2018CTV News Interviews Bridget Moran about ReproMed Fertility Class Action
CTV News interviews Siskinds LLP’s Bridget Moran for the ReproMed Fertility class action. Watch the full interview here. For more information or to join the class action, visit our web page: http://siskinds.com/repromed
View the post titled CTV News Interviews Bridget Moran about ReproMed Fertility Class ActionDoug Ford to cancel Ontario’s cap-and-trade program
Just a little over three months ago, on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 the Ontario government announced that its first venture into the international carbon market was a success. The auction of allowances raised approximately $471 million. The monies raised from the auction are allocated to …
View the post titled Doug Ford to cancel Ontario’s cap-and-trade programUpdate: SCC Grants Leave to Appeal on Umbrella Purchaser Issue
A recent hot topic in price-fixing class actions has been whether so-called “umbrella purchasers” have a cause of action. See our recent articles here and here. Umbrella purchasers are individuals who purchased the affected product from non-conspirator manufacturers. In support of umbrella …
View the post titled Update: SCC Grants Leave to Appeal on Umbrella Purchaser IssueRaymond Leach Speaking at Straight from the Bench – June 14
Siskinds partner Raymond Leach will be speaking at the 13th Annual Straight from the Bench Conference on June 14th. Raymond will participate in a panel discussion on estoppel and constructive trusts with The Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Leach, Anne Marie Frauts of Frauts Dobbie, and Lou Anne F…
View the post titled Raymond Leach Speaking at Straight from the Bench – June 14Cyber Security: Peter Dillon and LEDC host session on June 14
On Thursday, June 14, Peter Dillon will join the LEDC and other industry leaders in hosting a half-day information session about cyber security. This session is targeted to founders, CEO’s, senior IT leads, and decision makers in small-to-medium sized businesses in London. Ideal sector…
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