Michael Koch at the LSO's 18th New Developments in Communications Law and Policy Conference
Details
Michael Koch will be a panellist in the session "Liberalized? Have National Security Reviews Replaced Regulation of Foreign Ownership?" at the LSO's 18th New Developments in Communications Law and Policy Conference.
This session will cover:
- Removal of foreign ownership restrictions for smaller carriers
- Replacement of sectoral ownership review with reviews under the Investment Canada Act
- Rise of the importance of national security considerations in light of cybersecurity and geopolitical considerations
Expertise
People
Insights
-
Entertainment
Canada launches public consultation on Generative AI and Copyright Law
On October 12, 2023, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and its Minister of Canadian Heritage launched a public consultation on the implications of generative artificial… -
Entertainment
CRTC Announces Three-Phased Public Consultation Plan to Implement the Online Streaming Act in Canada
On May 8, 2023, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) unveiled its three-phased regulatory plan (the “Regulatory Plan”) to consult with the public to implement the… -
Entertainment
The Online Streaming Act: Canada Passes New Legislation to Regulate Online Streaming Services
On April 27, 2023, Bill C-11, titled the Online Streaming Act (the “Act”), was passed by the Canadian Senate and received Royal Assent, officially becoming law in Canada. The Act is designed to… -
Banking and Financial Services
Canada's Privacy Breach Notification Requirements Coming into Force
Canada’s Privacy Breach Notification Requirements Coming into ForceThe provisions of Canada’s Digital Privacy Act dealing with privacy breach notification and breach record keeping (the “Provisions… -
Communications and Media
#CreativeCanada: A Vision for Canada's Creative Industries
On September 28, 2017, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage (the “Minister”), delivered a speech in Ottawa entitled #CreativeCanada: A Vision for Canada’s Creative Industries… -
Communications and Media
Bill C-59: Amendments to the Copyright Act of Canada
The Canadian Government recently amended the Copyright Act of Canada (the “Act”) to increase the term of protection for both published sound recordings and for performer’s performances fixed in…
Featured Work
-
Mergers and Acquisitions
Rogers Communications Inc.'s acquires Shaw Communications Inc.
Goodmans LLP acted for Rogers Communications Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately C$26 billion inclusive of approximately C… -
Communications and Media
Communications Legislative Review
Goodmans LLP is advising multiple clients on the potential implications of the review on foreign over-the-top services in Canada… -
Communications and Media
Bragg Communications (operating as Eastlink) seeks review of CRTC’s wholesale rates
Goodmans LLP advised Eastlink in respect of the CRTC’s August 15, 2019 decision to reduce wholesale rates for Internet access. Eastlink is an incumbent network owner and provider of Internet services… -
Communications and Media
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago
Goodmans acts as external regulatory counsel for TSTT in disputes filed by interconnecting carriers before the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago regarding rates for termination of… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Searchlight Capital Partners to Acquire Mitel Networks for US$2 Billion
Goodmans LLP represents Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (“Searchlight”) in its agreement to acquire Mitel Networks Corporation, a global market leader in business communications, in an all-cash… -
Communications and Media
University Ventures Invests $5.3 Million in OOHLALA Mobile
Goodmans LLP represented University Ventures in connection with a $5.3 million Series A investment in Montreal-based OOHLALA Mobile, a developer of mobile apps for universities with the goal of…
News & Events
-
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… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Continues to Receive Top Tier Recognition from The Legal 500 Canada
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2024 Guide released today. Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on…