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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 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory We are proud to announce that 62 partners at the firm have been recognized as leading lawyers across 37 different practice areas. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Seven New Partners We are pleased to announce that Dillon Collett, Sean Green, Cathy Jares, Naomi Mares, Felix Ng, Alexandra Raponi and Josh Suttner have become partners of the firm. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Launches National Security Group The Aird & Berlis National Security Group provides pragmatic solutions to help companies, governments and individuals deal with the unpredictability and complexity of national security matters. 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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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 Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, completed the acquisition from Westbank of a 90% own... -
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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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Aird & Berlis Successfully Defends Against All Claims Pursued in Construction Adjudication Process
In March 2024, Aird & Berlis successfully represented a municipality and had two claims, which were brought before an Adjudicator in accordance with the Construction Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. C.30, by a c... -
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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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Maritime Resources Corp. Completes Private Placement of Common Shares and Warrants
On March 25, 2024, Maritime Resources Corp. (TSXV: MAE), a Canadian gold exploration and development company, completed a non-brokered private placement of common shares and common share purchase warr... -
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Distressed Real Estate Team Featured in Canadian Property Management Article
Highlights from a recent complimentary webinar were summarized in an article by Canadian Property Management titled “Defaulted Real Estate Loans on the Upswing.” -
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B.C. Cost Recovery Legislation Has Significant Implications for Product and Service Providers
The Government of British Columbia has announced its intention to facilitate civil suits by provincial and federal governments seeking cost recovery, on an unprecedented scale, for “health-related wro... -
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IESO Releases 2024 Annual Planning Outlook
On March 19, 2024, the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) released its Annual Planning Outlook (APO) looking at Ontario’s electricity system needs for 2025-2050. -
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Anti-Assignment Provisions and Assignments by ‘Operation of Law’: What Do I Have to Do? What Should I Do?
This article examines what anti-assignment provisions are and how to approach them, depending on the situation at hand, including in the context of transactions where a change of control event may be ... -
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Cybin Completes US$150-Million Private Placement of Common Shares
On March 19, 2024, Cybin Inc. (CBOE: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to revolutionizing mental health care by developing new and innovative next-gener...
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