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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada We are proud to announce that 91 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ alongside 15 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Read more
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Introducing Your Tax Litigation Team With our wealth of experience and exceptional track record in resolving contentious tax matters and disputes, you can trust that you’re in good hands. Learn More
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Kindness Can Accomplish Everything: Aird & Berlis Lawyers Featured in Law Times Article Angela Swan and Naomi Mares, alongside career counsellor André Bacchus, recently shared their thoughts on progress, challenges and allyship in the legal sector. Read More
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Aird & Berlis proudly supports the Ex-Alta 2 Mission. The Experimental Albertan #2 (Ex-Alta 2) is part of the Canadian CubeSat Project, an initiative from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) designed to support student interest in space and provide valuable hands-on experience in the space industry. Learn more about our Space Tech Industry Group
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At Aird & Berlis, we provide strategic legal and business advice in all principal areas of corporate commercial law, including corporate finance, banking, insolvency and restructuring, energy, environmental, infrastructure/P3, technology and intellectual property, litigation, labour and employment, municipal and land use planning, real estate and tax.
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Workplace Law Summit
- 01:30 PMJoin the Aird & Berlis Workplace Law Group for our annual Workplace Law Summit. Our 2023 summit will provide clear and succinct guidance on issues facing employers as we navigate the return to in-pers... -
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Navigating Property Assessment and Taxation: Insights for Developers and Owners
- 01:00 PMOntario’s Property Assessment Notice serves as a pivotal document for property developers and owners. The notice outlines the property’s assessed value and classification, and has a direct impact on ... -
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D&O Insurance Coverage for Private Companies
Directors and officers of private companies face personal liability risk at common law and under various statutes. D&O insurance can mitigate that risk, while also providing private businesses with in... -
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Intergenerational Trauma and the Protective Effects of Culture in Relation to Well-Being Among First Nations Peoples in Canada
- 04:00 PMSeptember 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day supports the Canadian government's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous communities across the country, ensuring t... -
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Canadian Patent Fees Are Increasing in 2024: Consider Paying Fees in Advance
On January 1, 2024, standard fees that are payable to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for patent applications and patents will increase by at least 25 percent. -
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Canadian Trademark Service Fees Are Increasing in 2024: Consider Paying Fees in Advance
Effective January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will implement a fee increase for most trademark services. -
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Canadian Industrial Design Fees Are Increasing in 2024: Consider Paying Fees in Advance
On January 1, 2024, fees that are payable to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for industrial design applications and registrations will increase by at least 25 percent. -
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Anonymization and De-Identification: A Comparison of PIPEDA and Bill C-27
The proposed Consumer Privacy Protection Act (“CPPA”) in the federal government’s Bill C-27 will, if passed, replace the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) that cu... -
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Aird & Berlis Wins Indirect Tax Firm of the Year - Canada at 2023 ITR Americas Tax Awards
Aird & Berlis is proud to have been recognized as Indirect Tax Firm of the Year – Canada at the 18th annual ITR (International Tax Review) Americas Tax Awards. The ITR Americas Tax Awards celebrate th... -
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BioSteel Files for Creditor Protection: Will the Budding Change in U.S. Bankruptcy Law Bloom?
A recent Canadian insolvency filing could provide insight into how U.S. courts will approach Chapter 15 applications from foreign cannabis-related entities. -
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Disclosure of Personal Information in Connection with Business Transactions
Subject to certain limited exceptions, federal and provincial privacy legislation in Canada requires the consent of the relevant individual prior to disclosing the individual’s personal information. -
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ZoomerMedia Ltd. Acquires Titus/One Inc.
On September 14, 2023, ZoomerMedia Limited, a multimedia company devoted to creating content, services and experiences for Canada's most powerful audiences, announced its acquisition of digital market... -
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Progress in Standardizing Voluntary ESG and Sustainability Reporting
Newly introduced standards have been introduced to help simplify the ESG reporting landscape, which has long been criticized for being overly complex. -
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Recent Changes to Civil and Commercial List Appearances in the Toronto Region
This bulletin summarizes the key changes affecting Commercial List proceedings and civil proceedings in Toronto. -
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Adam West Appointed Commanding Officer of The Royal Regiment of Canada
Adam West, an Associate in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has assumed command of The Royal Regiment of Canada, an army reserve infantry unit in Toronto. -
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Asserting Limitation Period Defences in the Bankruptcy Context
The appellate decision in AssessNet Inc. v. Ferro Estate serves as a reminder that the bankruptcy context from which an action originates must inform any analysis regarding whether such action is stat... -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2024 ITR World Tax Leaders
We’re pleased to announce that seven partners at the firm have been recognized as 2024 ITR World Tax Leaders. The annual World Tax guide rates the tax expertise offered in various jurisdictions. Neil ... -
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Underused Housing Tax Filing Deadline Extended to October 31, 2023
The Canada Revenue Agency recently announced that no penalties or interest will apply if Underused Housing Tax returns are filed and payments are made by October 31, 2023. -
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End-of-Summer Brief on Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average
The transition to CORRA will bring Canada’s lending practices into better alignment with current global practices and will ensure that we have a more reliable and robust benchmark interest rate in the... -
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Baffinland Iron Mines Successful in Valuation Proceeding
The Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) ruled in favour of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in a valuation proceeding to value the shares held by shareholders who dissented from a post-takeov...
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Aird & Berlis has strong international experience. From a single location, our lawyers work seamlessly for clients on complex cross-border and multijurisdictional matters.
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