2016 Shaping Up To Be ‘Significant’ Year For Franchise Law
(Note: This article was also published on AdvocateDaily.com) The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear its first franchise case in more than four decades something that, coupled with significant recent decisions, could bring needed balance to the industry, franchise lawyer Peter Dillon tells AdvocateDaily.com. “If franchise litigation were a wine, then 2015 would be a good...
Continue reading the post titled 2016 Shaping Up To Be ‘Significant’ Year For Franchise LawCybersecurity and privacy considerations for Professionals
Professional organizations, including medical, dental and other health care practices, continually depend on technology and digital advancements to collect, store and organize information about their patients. Increasing use of electronic data and electronic medical records creates a heightened risk of cybersecurity threats for many professional practices given the type of information they collect and store...
Continue reading the post titled Cybersecurity and privacy considerations for ProfessionalsBizarre rules on Record of Site Condition
Here’s another bizarre rule about Records of Site Condition for contaminated sites where land-uses change:
Continue reading the post titled Bizarre rules on Record of Site ConditionCannabis Trademark Licensing and the Accidental Franchise
Certain licensed producers have been licensing their trademarks (or the trademarks of their retail arm) to successful applicants for Ontario cannabis retail licenses. Trademark license agreements involve downside legal risk; in particular, the “accidental franchise”, and must be drafted with a view to the laws and cases that define the boundaries between franchising and licensing....
Continue reading the post titled Cannabis Trademark Licensing and the Accidental FranchiseWhy should MOE encourage soil banking?
The story of how 230,000 cubic metres of recycled fill came to be headed for the new roadway interchange at Laird Road and Hanlon Expressway is a good one.
Continue reading the post titled Why should MOE encourage soil banking?Enforcement of PCB Regulations ramping up
Environment Canada is ramping up its enforcement of the federal PCB regulations. Surprisingly, they are finding illegal PCBs in municipal facilities. This could have serious consequences for municipalities, and for the individuals in charge.
Continue reading the post titled Enforcement of PCB Regulations ramping upA rare pesticide prosecution
Ontario Pesticide Act prosecutions have become infrequent since the Ministry of the Environment stopped having specialized pesticide enforcement staff. It’s hard to know how much actual offences have decreased. The ban on cosmetic uses of pesticides may have helped, and pesticide operator training has improved. But surely there must still be some offences taking place…...
Continue reading the post titled A rare pesticide prosecutionGift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!
Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts during the holiday season. Whether you are buying them for friends and family, or a lucky recipient, it is helpful to know that there is legislation in place to protect consumers and prevent retail outlets from eating away at your generous gift by tacking on exorbitant...
Continue reading the post titled Gift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!How does Wordle save my stats?
If you guessed cookies, you’re wrong. Wordle saves your stats onto your browser’s local storage. Wordle does not use cookies to save your stats. However, you may be wondering, what are cookies and how are they different from your local storage? Before I explain the difference between the two, you need to generally understand what...
Continue reading the post titled How does Wordle save my stats?Class Action pursued for Canadians alleging harms from Ozempic, semaglutide drugs
Ozempic, the popular drug approved in Canada to treat diabetes, has been linked to serious harms to users. Studies have shown a link between the use of semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic – and an increased risk of severe gallbladder-related harms, including gallstones, and gastrointestinal issues, including “stomach paralysis” and intestinal blockages. Despite...
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