Structuring Private M&A Transactions in Canada
Canada, like its neighbors to the south, experienced a record-breaking M&A environment in 2021. Transaction activity increased across the board, with significant growth particularly in the…
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Capital Markets
CSA Creates New Exemption to Allow Eligible Listed Public Companies to Issue Freely Tradable Securities Without Filing a Prospectus
On September 8, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced a new prospectus exemption aimed at streamlining the process for eligible listed public companies to raise small amounts of… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Shadow Insider Trading in the Light, Canadian Lawyer
Neill May is a contributor to Canadian Lawyer magazine. This article first appeared in the September 2022 issue.Excerpt from "Shadow Insider Trading in the Light":When we learned about insider trading… -
Cleantech
Province of Ontario Proposes Establishment of a Clean Energy Credit Registry
On August 2, 2022, Ontario’s Ministry of Energy released its proposal for a clean energy credit registry (the “Registry”) for public comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO). The… -
Financial Services Regulatory
IIROC Issues Guidance on Short Sale Orders and the Reasonable Expectation to Settle Resulting Trades
On August 17, 2022, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) issued Notice 22-0130 Guidance on Participant Obligations to have Reasonable Expectation to Settle any Trade… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition - Canada Chapter
Brenda Gosselin and Stephen Pincus co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review 7th Edition. The Real Estate M&A and Private Equity Review is a… -
Financial Services Regulatory
FINTRAC Retracts PI-7670: Certain Merchant Servicing and Payment Processing Activities May Be MSB Activities
As we reported in our May 4 Update, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist… -
Entertainment
So You Want To Produce In Canada, Eh?
If you are considering producing in Canada, there’s a lot you not only need to know, but want to know. Why? Because it can save you both time and money - and who doesn’t want that? The discussion… -
Entertainment
Canada to Increase Copyright Term to “Life Plus Seventy Years”
On June 23, 2022, Royal Assent was granted to Bill C-191, an omnibus bill that implements significant amendments to the Canadian Copyright Act (the “Act”). In particular, the legislative… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Lending and Secured Finance Review 8th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Wiseman, David Nadler, Caroline Descours, Michael Royal, Kyle Gerow and Cathy Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Lending and Secured Finance Review 8th… -
Technology
The Emergence of 3D Printing Technology in the Plant-Based Food Sector
A recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) predicted that the plant-based food market will exceed $162 billion by 2030. Product innovation coupled with an influx of flexitarians, vegetarians, and… -
Intellectual Property
Gibson Wins Nominal Damages in Dean Trademark Infringement Case
In May 2019, Gibson filed a lawsuit against Armadillo Enterprises Inc. (“Armadillo”), the parent company of Dean Guitars (“Dean”), accusing the instrument manufacturer of infringing on its guitar body… -
Technology
IBM to Open Client Innovation Centre in Calgary
As reported by BetaKit, IBM Canada has announced the launch of its new Client Innovation Centre (CIC) in Calgary. The launch promises growth in the Canadian technology industry, and marks an increased… -
Privacy and Data Protection
B.C. Court Rules Facebook Liable for Privacy Violations in Class Action
Another chapter in the now decade-long saga of Douez v. Facebook was penned earlier this month as a British Columbia Court found Facebook liable for providing advertisers access to users… -
Technology
Class Action Lawsuit Highlights Importance of Legal Wrappers for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
In a first-of-its kind lawsuit filed in the Southern District of California last month, a handful of members of a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) called bZx DAO (bZx), commenced a class…
News & Events
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Energy
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2022
We are delighted to announce that the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy once again features 5 Goodmans lawyers among Canadian experts in the energy industry.The Goodmans lawyers named in… -
Mining
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Global Mining 2022
We are delighted to announce that the Lexpert Special Edition: Global Mining once again features 7 Goodmans lawyers among Canadian experts in the mining industry.The Goodmans lawyers named… -
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Brian Sweigman at WLG's Crossing Borders: Remote Work Americas
The pandemic forcefully introduced many companies and employees to remote work. Although many have returned to the office, many others are embracing the idea of remote work indefinitely, and employers… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Continues to Honour Goodmans with Top Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2023 Guide released today. Recognition from Chambers… -
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Goodmans Presents: Strategies for Navigating Day-to-Day Professionalism Challenges
As in-house counsel, you face an array of unique ethical, practice and client management challenges. Join your peers and our knowledgeable facilitators for a nuanced, interactive discussion of a… -
Intellectual Property
LMG Life Sciences Continues to Recognize Goodmans Intellectual Property Group
Goodmans LLP Intellectual Property Group has once again been recognized as Highly Recommended in the area of Patent Litigation (Generic) in the 2022 edition of LMG Life… -
Tax
World Tax Recognizes Goodmans with Top Tier Rankings
Goodmans LLP Tax Group has been recognized in the 2023 edition of World Tax with multiple top-tier rankings:Tier 1: Transactional taxTier 2: TaxTier 3: Tax ControversyCongratulations to Jon Northup… -
Banking and Financial Services
IFLR1000 2022 Recognizes Goodmans Lawyers and Practices
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized by IFLR1000 in its annual guide. Recognition in IFLR1000 is based on a combination of in-depth qualitative research and… -
Private Equity and Venture Capital
100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada: 2023 Edition
Goodmans is delighted to announce we have been recognized by the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada with 101 lawyers ranked across 41 practice areas.Congratulations to Dale H. Lastman, C… -
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Ben Hackett and Jenene Roberts at IPIC2022
Ben Hackett and Jenene Roberts will be at the IPIC2022 Conference in Whistler. Ben Hackett will moderate a panel discussion titled "Remedies for Patent Infringement – Dow v Nova: Key Issues… -
Restructuring
Chris Armstrong at CAIRP Ontario's Corporate Technical Update
Chris Armstrong joins a panel of legal experts to discuss the latest case law for corporate practitioners out of Ontario and discover new strategies from professionals in your insolvency community… -
Tax
Goodmans Welcomes Michael Hassar
Goodmans is pleased to announce Michael Hassar has joined the firm as a tax associate. Michael will be a terrific addition to our firm.We warmly welcome Michael to…