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Adria Leung Lim Recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star We are proud to announce that Adria Leung Lim has been named a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star: Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40. Read More
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Kimberly Thomas Honoured With Formation of New Indigenous Law Student Scholarship The Kimberly Thomas Indigenous Law Student Scholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP will be granted to an Indigenous law student in the amount of $10,000 annually, for up to three years. Read More
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Doing Business in Canada 2023 Now Available! This publication provides a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario law, and is intended for those planning to start, acquire or invest in a business in Canada. Visit Our Doing Business in Canada Web Page
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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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From Logo to No-Go: Understanding the Risks of Refreshing Branding
While there may be significant marketing advantages to a branding refresh, businesses should take care to ensure that any branding update is done in lockstep with their trademark strategy. -
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Venture Capitalists and Founders Beware: CBCA Mandates Public Disclosure of Significant Control
As of January 22, 2024, not only will private companies (and the non-wholly owned subsidiaries of public companies) incorporated under the CBCA be required to file with Corporations Canada their ISC r... -
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Depp v. Heard: What if This Lawsuit Had Been Commenced in Ontario?
This article examines how various aspects of the litigation, particularly an anti-SLAPP motion, may have affected the outcome had the action been commenced in Ontario. -
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Aird & Berlis Successfully Obtains Certificate of Pending Litigation and Restraining Order Injunction in Residential Dispute
Earlier this year, the Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Paladino Excavating Inc., et al. v. Paladino et al., 2023 ONSC 4397 regarding a residential tenant dispute between a father an... -
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Patent Law and Space-Bound Inventions: The Conundrum, and Strategies for Combating It
As private companies increasingly pioneer space innovation, the spotlight on intellectual property protection beyond Earth’s atmosphere intensifies. -
Firm NewsAdria Leung Lim Recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star: Canada’s Leading Lawyer Under 40
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that Adria Leung Lim has been recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40. -
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Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Capital Markets: Examining the Ontario Securities Commission Report
A recent report from the Ontario Securities Commission highlights current AI use cases, benefits and challenges, and looks to raise awareness of the opportunities and risks in using AI in various capa... -
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In re: The Hacienda Company, LLC – The Budding Change in U.S. Bankruptcy Law Starts to Flower
While gaining recognition of Canadian insolvency proceedings south of the border used to be wishful thinking for an insolvent Canadian entity having involvement in the cannabis industry, such proceedi... -
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Knowledge Is Power … or Is It? Knowledge’s Impact on ‘Sandbagging’ in Canadian M&A Transactions
This article sets out some of the key Canadian-specific practices purchasers and advisors need to be aware of when it comes to sandbagging in the context of private M&A transactions involving Canadian... -
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Ontario Introduces Legislation to Reverse Certain Provincial Planning Decisions
In its continuing efforts to wind back certain land use planning decisions, on November 16, 2023, the Ontario government introduced Bill 150: the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2024
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized by The Legal 500 Canada as a leading firm across 12 different practice areas. -
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Aird & Berlis Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 by The Globe and Mail
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 list. For a third year, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine partnered with Statista... -
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This Could Be ‘The One’: Considerations for When a Property Developer Faces Insolvency
On October 18, 2023, many were surprised to hear that The One, a monster development at 1 Bloor St. West in Toronto, had been placed into receivership. -
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Aird & Berlis Honours Kimberly Thomas With Formation of New Indigenous Law Student Scholarship
The Kimberly Thomas Indigenous Law Student Scholarship Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP will be granted to an Indigenous law student in the amount of $10,000 annually, for up to three years. -
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West Side Square Development Fund Completes US$50-Million Initial Public Offering and Acquires Interest in West Side Square Project
On November 9, 2023, West Side Square Development Fund (the "Trust") announced the completion of its US$50-million initial public offering. Pursuant to the offering, the Trust issued US$50 million of ... -
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Insider Tipping: Recent Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal Decision Provides Important Guidance for Public Companies and Insiders
In a recent decision, Kraft (Re), 2023 ONCMT 36, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal directly addressed and applied the “necessary course of business” exception under Section 76(2) of the Securities ... -
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Linamar Completes Acquisition of Mobex Propulsion-Agnostic Business
On November 1, 2023, Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) ("Linamar") announced that it has completed its acquisition of a substantial portion of the U.S.-based assets of Mobex Fourth and 1, LLC and certain... -
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Canada Revenue Agency Extends Filing Deadline for Underused Housing Tax – Again
On October 31, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the filing deadline for the Underused Housing Tax has been extended again. -
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Changes to Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax and Small Business Property Tax Class
On October 11, 2023, Toronto City Council adopted changes to the Vacant Home Tax for the 2023 taxation year and to the Small Business Property Tax Subclass for the 2024 taxation year. -
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Ontario Government Introduces New Consumer Protection Act
On October 23, 2023, the Ontario government introduced Bill 142, the Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023 that will repeal the existing Consumer Protection Act, 2002 and enact the Con...
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