US Bard PowerPort litigation heating up
The Bard PowerPort is a type of implantable catheter product that allows long-term access to major veins in the body. Studies have linked certain implantable catheter products with serious injuries, including thromboembolism, infection, hemorrhage, device migration, heart attack, stroke, and death.[1] In the U.S., several people who have suffered similar injuries after implantation with the...
Continue reading the post titled US Bard PowerPort litigation heating upPrivacy pulse: Ticketmaster investigation, Google is a monopoly and Texas lawsuits against Google and General Motors
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For August, we have many updates to share. From the Canadian Office of the Privacy Commissioner investigating Ticketmaster, to Google being found a...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy pulse: Ticketmaster investigation, Google is a monopoly and Texas lawsuits against Google and General MotorsReminder to employers: electronic monitoring policies must be in place by October 11, 2022
Early in the pandemic, several employers were caught secretly watching unsuspecting employees working from home through their computer’s camera. Although these employers did this covert surveillance to ensure their employees were working, the surveillance was problematic, both from an employment perspective and from a privacy perspective, especially as some employees were required to work in...
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Bard PowerPort Catheters: Device failures linked to health risks
Implantable catheter products, sometimes called “ports,” are medical devices used to provide long-term access to major veins in the body. The device is implanted in the body and sits just under the skin, allowing repeat access for the delivery of medications, fluids, nutrition, or blood. These devices are commonly used during treatment for cancer patients...
Continue reading the post titled Bard PowerPort Catheters: Device failures linked to health risksAppeals court upholds ruling in franchise case
Siskinds franchise lawyer Peter Dillon was recently interviewed by AdvocateDaily.com regarding a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal on whether the relationship between two parties constituted a franchise. Read the full article below. By AdvocateDaily.com Staff A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal on whether the relationship between two parties constituted...
Continue reading the post titled Appeals court upholds ruling in franchise caseNavigating the complex world of Letters of Intent: A buy-side guide
In the rapidly paced, high-stakes game of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), the first move is not dissimilar to a game of chess; a good opening will set the pace for the rest of the game. In M&A deals, the first move must be similarly strategic, resembling an orchestrated dance that establishes the tone for the...
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Opioid treatment drug Suboxone linked to tooth decay
Suboxone, a drug used for opioid dependence, has been reported to cause severe dental issues. Studies have shown a link between buprenorphine – an active ingredient in Suboxone – and an increased risk of severe dental harms. These issues include cavities, tooth decay, dental abscesses/infection, tooth erosion, fillings falling out, and total tooth loss, including...
Continue reading the post titled Opioid treatment drug Suboxone linked to tooth decaySiskinds partner Peter Dillon on BNN’s Business Day PM
Siskinds partner Peter Dillon featured on BNN’s Business Day PM and Advocatedaily.com. Peter discussed the dos and don’ts of modern-day multi-level marketing with BNN’s Business Day PM, and Advocatedaily.com provided a recap of that appearance. See the recap on Advocatedaily.com below. Distinction clear between pyramid scheme, marketing system A billionaire investor’s argument that a publicly-listed nutrition...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds partner Peter Dillon on BNN’s Business Day PMCanopy Growth Corporation’s alleged misrepresentation of BioSteel’s revenue (TSX: WEED; NASDAQ: CGC)
On July 6, 2023, Siskinds LLP filed a proposed securities misrepresentation class action in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Canopy Growth Corporation, its directors and senior officers, Canopy’s auditor KPMG LLP and two of BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc.’s (“BioSteel”) senior officers and directors on behalf of investors who acquired Canopy’s shares from May...
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Siskinds LLP has filed a proposed privacy class action against BetterHelp, Inc. (“BetterHelp”) on behalf of all Canadians who registered a User Account on a BetterHelp platform before January 1, 2021. BetterHelp is the largest provider of online mental health services worldwide, including in Canada. The class action alleges that BetterHelp engaged in improper and...
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