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Jill Fraser Named As New Managing Partner Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Jill Fraser, a senior partner in the firm’s Financial Services Group and a long-standing member of the Executive Committee, has been acclaimed as Managing Partner. Read More
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Budget 2024: Capital Gains Inclusion Rate to Increase On April 16, the Department of Finance released Canada’s federal budget for 2024. Our tax lawyers have summarized the government's newly proposed tax measures. Read More
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Jason Madden Recognized for 20 Years of Advocating for Métis Rights The firm's Indigenous Practice Group Co-Leader was recently featured in a Law Times article, highlighting his trailblazing legal journey. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2024 We are proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm across eight different practice areas. 27 of the firm’s lawyers were also ranked as leaders in their fields. Read More
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Creditors Rejoice: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Summary Judgment Is ‘Tailor-Made’ to Enforce Liquidated Claims
The Court of Appeal’s decision provides much-welcomed support in the jurisprudence for timely access to justice when creditors seek to enforce liquidated claims. -
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Jill Fraser Named As New Managing Partner
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that, effective May 7, 2024, Jill Fraser has been acclaimed as Managing Partner by the firm’s equity partners. Jill succeeds Steven Zakem, who served as the Managi... -
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Six Partners Recognized in 2024 Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the 2024 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada guide as a leading firm in Dispute Resolution. -
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Aird & Berlis Named Excellence Awardee for 2024 Canadian Law Awards
Aird & Berlis is proud to be named as an Excellence Awardee for the 2024 Canadian Law Awards in the Mid-Market Deal of the Year and Diversity Initiative of the Year categories. -
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Know the Limit, Play Within It: Restrictive Covenants in Canada
In this article, we describe what non-competition and non-solicitation provisions are, provide an overview of the nuances between such restrictions in these two separate contexts, and discuss “reasona... -
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Sam Billard Shares Legal Insights on Distressed Real Estate in Lexpert Article
Sam Billard, partner and member of the firm's Distressed Real Estate Group, recently explored the housing crisis challenge in Canada in an article for Lexpert titled "Distressed Developers: Soaring Co... -
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Budget 2024: Capital Gains Inclusion Rate to Increase
On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance tabled Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. -
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Under Attack: Safeguarding Technology in the Age of AI
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Technology Law Group as they discuss complexities surrounding innovative technology and its profound implications for cybersecurity incidents. Gain an understanding o... -
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First Reading of Bill 185 and the Draft 2024 Provincial Planning Statement
The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) was presented to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for first reading on April 10, 2024. That same day, the Province also released for fu... -
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Ontario Releases a Revised Draft Provincial Planning Statement
On April 10, 2024, Ontario released an updated draft of the proposed Provincial Planning Statement. -
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Recent Changes to Proceedings Before the Capital Markets Tribunal
On March 19, 2024, the Capital Markets Tribunal introduced substantial amendments to its Rules of Procedure (the “Rules”). This bulletin summarizes the key amendments to the Rules. -
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How ESG Considerations Can Impact and Create Value in M&A Transactions
In this article, we set out the specific impacts that ESG considerations have on the entire M&A process in the public and private market context. -
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How to ‘B’ a Socially and Environmentally Conscious Business: B Corp Certification for Canadian Corporations
B Corp Certification provides a method to Canadian corporations looking to engage with environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. -
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the release of a number of important class action decisions, summarized in this article. -
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Allied Properties REIT Completes Acquisition of Ownership Interest in 400 West Georgia and Increased Ownership Interest in 19 Duncan
On April 1, 2024, Allied Properties REIT completed the acquisition from Westbank for an aggregate property value of $920.7 million. -
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CRA Announces Bare Trusts Are Exempt From Trust Reporting Requirements for 2023
On March 28, 2024 (the last business day prior to the April 2nd trust reporting deadline), the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced that the CRA will not require bare trusts to file a T3 Income Tax... -
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“Interpretative Prism or Pop Up Shield?” Deciphering the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
This is a summary of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10. -
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Ontario’s 2024 Budget Delays Property Tax Reassessment
On March 26, 2024, the Ontario provincial government unveiled the 2024 Ontario Budget: Building a Better Ontario. Among other things, the 2024 Budget deferred the next property tax reassessment indefi... -
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Jason Madden's Trailblazing Journey in Métis Rights Law Featured in Law Times Article
Jason Madden, Co-Leader of the firm's Indigenous Practice Group, comments on Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act ... -
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Influencer Marketing: Legal Implications for Canadian Content Creators and Advertisers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital content creation and influencer marketing, advertisers are faced with many legal considerations that can significantly impact their success and protect the...
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