Jessica Bishop and Peter Ruby co-authored the 1st edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Technology Sourcing 2021, Canada chapter. The Canada chapter covers common issues in technology sourcing, including issues relating to procurement processes, dispute resolution procedures, intellectual property rights, data protection and information security and employment law in 18 jurisdictions.
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Financial Services Regulatory
Canadian Securities Administrators Extend Compliance Deadline in Interim Approach to Value-Referenced Crypto Assets
On April 17, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) provided an update to their interim approach in respect of “Value-Referenced Crypto Assets” (VRCAs), as set out in the CSA’s guidance in… -
Financial Services Regulatory
Obligations and Opportunity - Budget 2024’s Impact on the Blockchain Industry
As crypto-assets become subject to further regulation both domestically and globally, industry players find themselves presented not only with new obligations but also with new opportunities. Canada’s… -
Technology
U.S. Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple
On March 21, the U.S. Justice Department, in collaboration with 16 other state and district attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple.The lawsuit alleges that Apple has engaged in… -
Technology
Spotify Tests Educational Content on Platform
Spotify, a music, podcast, and audiobook streaming platform, is now venturing into e-learning. The platform will be providing its users with video-based courses by partnering up with educational tech… -
Technology
TikTok: Time is Running Out
TikTok has exploded in popularity with 170 million users in the United States (“US”). For context, at least one in three Americans access the application, and according to a 2022 Pew Research Center… -
Technology
PocketHealth Secures $45M in Series B Funding: A Leap Forward in Medical Image Exchange
At its inception eight years ago, PocketHealth set a goal to build an easier way for patients and healthcare providers to access and share diagnostic images. Today, the Toronto-based start-up’s…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
FINSIGHT Group Inc. announces intent to vote against Q4 Inc’s proposed plan to be acquired by Sumeru Equity Partners
Goodmans is acting for FINSIGHT Group Inc in connection with issuing a letter to the board of directors of Q4 Inc, announcing that it intends to vote AGAINST the Q4 Inc’s proposed plan of arrangement… -
Capital Markets
Dye & Durham’s defence of requisition from Engine Capital
Goodmans is acting for the board of Dye & Durham in connection with a defence of requisition from Engine Capital. The company announced on March 15, 2024 that it had received a letter… -
Capital Markets
Board of WonderFi Technologies Inc.’s proxy defense from KAOS Capital and Mogo
Goodmans is acting for the special committee of the board of WonderFi Technologies Inc in connection with its defense of a proxy contest launched by KAOS Capital and MOGO. KAOS Capital is a… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex to acquire Searchlight Pharma
Goodmans LLP is acting for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Bazaarvoice Inc. acquires Granify Inc.
Goodmans acted for Bazaarvoice Inc., a leading platform for full-funnel authentic user-generated content and social commerce, in relation with it’s acquisition of Granify Inc., an e-commerce company…
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Technology
Peter Ruby at OBA's ADR Strategies for Technology Disputes: Crafting Efficient Resolutions
Join Peter Ruby on May 23rd at 12:00 pm for the ADR Strategies for Technology Disputes: Crafting Efficient Resolutions, webinar at The Canadian Bar Association. Elevate your conflict… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024 Continues to Recognize Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.91 Goodmans lawyers have been recognized as top-tier in their… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Continues to Honour Goodmans with Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from…