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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Is Honor Device Co. Honourable Enough to Win Canada Over?
Four years after Canada shut Huawei out of its 5G networks, one of its former subsidiaries is hoping for a second chance in the Canadian market. Honor Device Co., a Chinese consumer electronics… -
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Xanadu Quantum: the Frontier of Practical Quantum Computing
Quantum computers have long been promised to reshape the leading edge of computing technology, facilitating machines capable of completing operations unthinkably time-intensive for classical computers… -
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Google’s Next Chapter in Wearable Health Tech: The Google Fitbit Air
Another day, another wearable technology product is hitting the market, but this one arrives with the weight of Google behind it and a price designed to undercut the competition.Back in January… -
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Canada Proposes an Under-16 Social Media Ban
The Canadian federal government recently introduced the Safe Social Media Act in Parliament. If the bill is successful, Canadian children under the age of 16 will no longer be able to have accounts on… -
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Whoop and the Wearable Health Market
In March 2026, Whoop Inc. (“Whoop”) completed a Series G funding round for US$575 million, valuing the leading fitness wearable company at US$10.1 billion. Whoop received investment from many notable… -
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The Smartest World Cup Yet: Inside FIFA’s Latest Officiating Innovations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will showcase some of the most advanced officiating technology ever used in soccer. Building on systems introduced in previous tournaments, FIFA is rolling out new tools…
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Octacom acquired by DCM for C$54 million
Goodmans LLP acted for Octacom Limited in connection with its acquisition by DATA Communications Management Corp. (“DCM”), a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions, for… -
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Thoma Bravo to acquire Kneat Solutions for C$650 million
Goodmans LLP is advising Thoma Bravo, L.P., the largest software-focused investment firm in the world, in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Kneat Solutions for C$650 million in an… -
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Klass Capital leads Rightsline in US$500 million investment from Hg
Goodmans LLP acted for Klass Capital in connection with Rightsline’s US$500 million strategic growth investment from Hg… -
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HoudiniSwap acquired by Sol Strategies for US$18 million
Goodman LLP advised HoudiniSwap LLC in connection with its acquisition by Sol Strategies for US$18 million… -
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WonderFi Technologies acquired by Robinhood Markets
Goodmans LLP advised the Special Committee of independent directors of the board of directors of WonderFi Technologies Inc. in connection with WonderFi's acquisition by a wholly owned subsidiary of… -
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Shen Capital announces director nomination and strategic review of Pivotree
Goodmans LLP is acting for Shen Capital Partners Inc., one of the largest shareholders of Pivotree Inc., in connection with a proposed director nomination and a formal strategic review to be conducted…
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Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026
We are thrilled to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2026 has named Goodmans lawyers among Canada's legal experts in the technology sector.Congratulations to our 15 featured… -
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Peter Ruby at ITechLaw’s 2026 World Technology Law Conference
Join Goodmans Partner Peter Ruby at ITechLaw’s 2026 World Technology Law Conference in Chicago on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:15 AM CDT for the session, “1C: Safeguarding the Next… -
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Goodmans at Toronto Tech Week 2026
Goodmans and Startup Grind Toronto will be hosting a “Venture Financing & Term Sheets Masterclass” at Toronto Tech Week 2026, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 8:30 – 10:30 AM EDT.This session will…