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Sideline Conversations: Tickets, Teams & The Tri-Nations (Video)

As the world prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, Sideline Conversations takes you beyond the pitch to explore the legal and commercial issues shaping the tournament.

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Une entreprise peut-elle utiliser le nom d'un concurrent dans une publicité en ligne : qu'en disent les tribunaux du Canada?

Même si le commerce en ligne n'a rien de nouveau, les tribunaux du Canada se sont rarement prononcés sur l'utilisation des noms commerciaux...

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

CRTC Releases New Policy To Modernize Radio Processes

On October 10, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "Commission") released Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265 ("BRP 2025-265"), which updates certain processes and requirements aimed at modernising Canada's radio broadcasting framework.

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Canada's Broadband Push: What You Need To Know And The Legal Challenges To Address

Canada is investing billions to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the country.

Canada Media & IT

PL

Procido LLP

FDA Tightens Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising In The US

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: CBA-Driven Schedule Growth Sets NHL Apart

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Caster Semenya Decision Reshapes Standard Of Review In Sports Arbitration

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Can A Business Use A Competitor's Name In Online Advertising? What Canadian Courts Say

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Le projet de loi C-8 redéfinit la législation canadienne en matière de cybersécurité pour le secteur des télécommunications et les autres infrastructures essentielles

Canada Media & IT

FF

Fasken (French)

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Canada Media & IT

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

OpenWav Streaming Platform Hopes To Remix The Music Industry

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

Bill C-8 Reboots Canada's Cybersecurity Legislation For The Telecommunications Sector And Other Critical Infrastructure

Canada Media & IT

F

Fasken

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

A Broken Vase Can't Always Be Fixed: When Employees Lie In The Workplace

Canada Employment

PH

Piccolo Heath

The CRA Issues A New Income Tax Folio On 'Deemed Interest Benefit On Shareholder Loans And Debts': How Is It Treated For Tax Purposes?

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Introducing Green And Spiegel's Attorney Accessibility Program: Peace Of Mind When Entering The U.S.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

End Of The [Rail]Road: CN Plans To Discontinue Former BC Rail Line

Canada Transport

ML

McMillan LLP

Close Cull: SCC Stays Cull Of Ostrich Farm Exposed To Avian Flu

Canada Healthcare

C

Cassels

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IT and Internet

Canada's Broadband Push: What You Need To Know And The Legal Challenges To Address

Canada is investing billions to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the country.

Canada Media & IT

PL

Procido LLP

Can A Business Use A Competitor's Name In Online Advertising? What Canadian Courts Say

Even though online commerce has been around for decades, Canadian courts have provided little guidance on the permissible use of competitors' trade names in internet advertising.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Bill C-8: What Operators Of Critical Cyber Systems Should Know And Do To Prepare Their Cybersecurity Programs

As cyber threats continue to escalate in frequency, scope, and sophistication, Canada is preparing to respond by implementing a sweeping new regulatory framework.

Canada Technology

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Acceptable Use Policy, Personal Use, And Employee Privacy: Ten Questions Answered

Canada Employment

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

IT Contracts And Confidentiality Agreements: Do We Need An Indemnity Clause?

Canada Media & IT

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

CIRO Proposes New Conception Of The OEO Dealer Model

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Designing Responsive Dispute Resolution Processes And Remedies: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 5

Canada Media & IT

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Preparing For Smooth Renewal, Expiration And Termination: Mastering IT Contract Management - Part 4

Canada Media & IT

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Copyright Notice And Notice: The Voltage Pictures Case

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

Une entreprise peut-elle utiliser le nom d'un concurrent dans une publicité en ligne : qu'en disent les tribunaux du Canada?

Même si le commerce en ligne n'a rien de nouveau, les tribunaux du Canada se sont rarement prononcés sur l'utilisation des noms commerciaux...

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

CRTC Releases New Policy To Modernize Radio Processes

On October 10, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "Commission") released Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265 ("BRP 2025-265"), which updates certain processes and requirements aimed at modernising Canada's radio broadcasting framework.

Canada Media & IT

F

Fasken

Canada's Broadband Push: What You Need To Know And The Legal Challenges To Address

Canada is investing billions to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the country.

Canada Media & IT

PL

Procido LLP

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Le projet de loi C-8 redéfinit la législation canadienne en matière de cybersécurité pour le secteur des télécommunications et les autres infrastructures essentielles

Canada Media & IT

FF

Fasken (French)

Bill C-8 Reboots Canada's Cybersecurity Legislation For The Telecommunications Sector And Other Critical Infrastructure

Canada Media & IT

F

Fasken

Bill C-8: What Operators Of Critical Cyber Systems Should Know And Do To Prepare Their Cybersecurity Programs

Canada Technology

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-18 Le Bulletin d'actualités législatives

Canada Healthcare

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

My Child Uses TikTok: Should I Be Worried About Their Privacy?

SL

Siskinds LLP

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Media & Entertainment Law

Is It Viable? Is It Common? British Columbia Court Of Appeal Reinforces Requirements For Certification

This month, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia released two decisions within two days providing guidance on class action certification in the province: RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler and Syngenta AG v. Van Wijngaarden.

Canada Litigation

TL

Torys LLP

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

From investors and producers to distributors and talent, the making of motion pictures ("Films") involves the investment of time and money by several parties who hope to recoup it and even turn a profit.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Legal Considerations For Live Streaming Content In Canada: What You Need To Know

Live streaming has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream form of entertainment, with platforms like Instagram, Twitch, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Discord, and YouTube Live at the forefront.

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Ontario Government Eyes Talent Agent Reform: Have Your Say On Performer Protections

Canada Media & IT

D

Dentons Canada LLP

I Was Offered A Modeling Agency Agreement, Now What?

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Insights Into Canada's Development Of Children's Privacy Framework

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Un tribunal albertain élargit la portée de l'exception relative aux renseignements accessibles au public

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Technology Law: A Comprehensive Annual Review 2024-2025

Canada Technology

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Keep Social Media Private

Canada Litigation

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Une entreprise peut-elle utiliser le nom d'un concurrent dans une publicité en ligne : qu'en disent les tribunaux du Canada?

Même si le commerce en ligne n'a rien de nouveau, les tribunaux du Canada se sont rarement prononcés sur l'utilisation des noms commerciaux...

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Plain Language, Stronger Protections: Lessons From The TikTok Privacy Investigation

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada led a joint investigation with provincial privacy regulators from Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec into TikTok's collection, use, and disclosure...

ML

McKercher LLP

FDA Tightens Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising In The US

On September 9, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched one of its most aggressive and comprehensive enforcement initiatives in decades...

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Can A Business Use A Competitor's Name In Online Advertising? What Canadian Courts Say

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Is It Viable? Is It Common? British Columbia Court Of Appeal Reinforces Requirements For Certification

Canada Litigation

TL

Torys LLP

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Canada Media & IT

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Social Media Platform In The Privacy Hot Seat: Key Takeaways From The Privacy Commissioner's Report

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

My Child Uses TikTok: Should I Be Worried About Their Privacy?

SL

Siskinds LLP

Legal Considerations For Live Streaming Content In Canada: What You Need To Know

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

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Latest Videos

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Video: What To Do When You Receive A Negative Review?

RS

Rosen Sunshine LLP

Sponsorship Agreements In The Sports World: The Promise Of Fame And Exposure (Video)

L

Lavery

Canadian Lawyer TV Interviews Cliff Proudfoot, KC On Lawson Lundell's Recent Successes, Including ‘Western Canada Law Firm Of The Year' Award

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Lawson Lundell LLP

Let The iGames Begin: What You Need To Know About Ontario's New iGaming Market (Video)

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Press Pause: Covid-19 Strategies For Artists (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

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