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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Michael A. Goldberg Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Michael A. Goldberg has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. 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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Join Us for Our 2023 Workplace Law Summit Our 2023 summit will provide clear and succinct guidance on issues facing employers as we navigate the return to in-person work, considerations for hybrid operations and other timely workplace matters. RSVP
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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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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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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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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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First Capital REIT Completes $50 Million Sale of Multi-Level Retail Centre
First Capital REIT completed its $50 million sale of a multi-level retail centre located in the north end of Toronto at the corner of Yonge Street and Hillcrest Avenue. -
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Bill S-211: Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour
Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff received royal assent from Canada’s House of Commons on May 11, 202... -
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Balancing Facial Recognition Technology and Privacy Laws: The Retail Dilemma
This article examines the chief considerations under privacy laws for retail companies in the deployment of facial recognition technology in their stores. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Michael A. Goldberg
We are pleased to announce that Michael A. Goldberg has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. -
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Maritime Resources Corp. Acquires Point Rousse Mining Inc. and Completes Related Financings
Aird & Berlis represented Maritime Resources Corp. (TSXV: MAE) in all aspects of its acquisition of Point Rousse Mining Inc., owner of the Point Rousse Project located in Newfoundland and Labrador, in... -
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Federal Court of Appeal Rejects Test for Software-Based Inventions in Canada
To help avoid an application being rejected as non-statutory, applicants may consider including in their patent applications claim elements that, along with algorithm or method steps, impart physicali... -
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Beginning of a New Rental Construction Boom? Temporary GST Exemption for Purpose-Built Residential Rental Properties Sparks Growth Potential
On September 14, 2023, the Canadian government announced that it will introduce enhanced rebates which will eliminate the GST/federal component of the HST (i.e., the 5% component of the 13% HST) for n... -
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Analyzing COVID-19’s Impact on Asset-Based Lending in Canada: Current Landscape and Future Outlook
This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the asset-based lending market in Canada, focusing on shifting trends, challenges faced by lenders and borrowers, and the outlook for the f... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2024
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Canada Legal Guide. The firm was recognized as a leader across eight different practice areas. 27 of the firm’s l... -
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OSC Publishes Annual Compliance Report for Dealers, Advisers and Investment Fund Managers
This article specifically focuses on initiatives and rule changes undertaken by the Ontario Securities Commission over the last year which may impact registrants in significant ways. -
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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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As a leading Canadian law firm with a focus on all principal areas of business law, we advise on a diverse range of transactional and litigation matters for clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations.
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Global Presence
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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