Countdown To CASL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 23, 2014 By Brad Smith On July 1, 2014 the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law or “CASL” legislation comes into force. The purpose of the Act is “to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating commercial conduct that discourages the use of electronic means to carry out commercial activities.” While this law […]
The Value of a Trademark
May 3, 2011 By Brian Babcock A 2004 Ontario Court of Appeal decision illustrates the value of trademark registration. Molson Breweries markets an ale called “ Export”. Another brewery, Oland, owned by Labatt’s has also for many years sold ale called “ Export”, previously only in Atlantic Canada. Oland has a registered trademark of its […]
Garnishment of a Bank Account: Some Comments
March 28, 2007 By Paul Jasiura Recently we obtained Judgment on behalf of a client and took the usual step of issuing a Notice of Garnishment against the Judgment Debtor’s bank account. We were surprised to hear back from the Bank that it would not respond to the Notice of Garnishment unless and until our […]