By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The line between legitimate competition and trademark infringement can be a fine one, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. Simpson, principal of IP boutique Shift Law Professional Corporation points to the recent case of Biosteel Inc. v. Cizzle Brands Ltd. as an example. BioSteel, which had marketed a […]
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Cutting costs whenever possible can help keep a healthy bottom line and Canadians can be quite adept in economizing. However, sometimes it truly makes sense to look a gift horse in the mouth and read the fine print. Beginning on July 1, 2026, Ontario drivers will see the provincial no-fault automobile insurance regime move to
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By LegalMatters Staff • After a domestic assault allegation has been lodged and one partner has been charged, complainants sometimes ask if the charge can be withdrawn. That is not their call to make. “The decision to withdraw a domestic assault charge can only be made by a Crown prosecutor,” says Calgary criminal lawyer Matthew
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • While unlimited paid time off (PTO) policies may potentially benefit both employers and employees, it is a concept that needs to be carefully evaluated before being implemented or accepted, says Toronto employment lawyer Ellen Low. Low, principal of Ellen Low & Co., says many organizations have been moving to
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By LegalMatters Staff • Any deceptive or fraudulent activity in connection with the buying or selling of securities is considered securities fraud. Insider trading, which involves the buying or selling of securities based on information that is not shared with the public, is one example. “Securities fraud is regulated primarily by provincial and territorial securities
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Canadian women taking Pfizer’s Depo-Provera or its generic version may have reason for concern following reports that the contraceptive injection may increase the risk of brain and spinal tumours. Recent medical literature concludes that long-term use of Depo-Provera increases the risk of developing intracranial meningioma, a type of brain or spinal cord tumour. Pfizer is
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By LegalMatters Staff • Some drivers are unaware of their rights during a roadside stop. That can lead to misunderstandings and legal troubles, not to mention fines and possible licence suspension. “Since driving in Canada is a privilege, not a right, Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act grants police the power to pull over vehicles with minimal
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By LegalMatters Staff • When a marriage breaks down, telling children you are getting divorced is one of the difficult tasks couples face. They will be uncertain what the future holds, in terms of where they will live and what contact they will have with each parent. “Be careful how you break the news. Don’t
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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • People forced to rely on long-term disability (LTD) insurance as an income replacement after an injury or disability may wonder if those payments are taxable. The answer depends on a variety of factors, says Ontario disability and personal injury lawyer Joshua Goldberg. “The tax implications of LTD income can
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Insurance companies “need to take a good faith approach” when it comes to assessing mental health claims, says Ontario disability insurance lawyer Courtney Mulqueen. “I am not talking blind faith,” says Mulqueen, principal lawyer of Mulqueen Disability Law Professional Corporation. “By good faith, I mean there has to be
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