Michael Koch Quoted in "Globalive under fire over foreign partner", Financial Post
Excerpt from "Globalive under fire over foreign partner", by Jamie Sturgeon:
Michael Koch, partner at Goodmans LLP, which specializes in telecom regulations said Orascom's 65% equity interest satisfies the restrictions because it is split among voting and non-voting shares.
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Supreme Court of Canada Interprets the Telecommunications Act
In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the correct interpretation of the term “transmission line”, as used in sections 43 and… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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#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…
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WildBrain sells 41% Peanuts stake to Sony for C$630 million
Goodmans LLP acted for WildBrain Ltd. in connection with the sale of its 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC to Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (together… -
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Cineplex sells its digital place-based media division to Creative Realities for $70 million
Goodmans LLP acted for Cineplex Inc., Canada's leading entertainment and media company, in connection with the sale of its digital place-based media division, Cineplex Digital Media (“CDM”) to… -
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SBA Communications sells Canadian wireless tower business to CVC DIF
Goodmans LLP advised SBA Communications in connection with the sale of its Canadian wireless tower business (SBA Canada) to CVC DIF, the dedicated infrastructure investment strategy of global private… -
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PSP Investments and BCE Inc. complete formation of Network FiberCo strategic partnership
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”) in connection with the formation of Network FiberCo, a long-term strategic partnership with BCE… -
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Scholastic closes investment in 9 Story Media Group
Goodmans LLP advised 9 Story Media Inc. in connection with the acquisition by Scholastic Corp. of 100% of the economic interest and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story for C$250 million from ZMC… -
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Rogers Communications Inc. 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…
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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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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 90 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across… -
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Chambers and Partners Honours Goodmans with 2026 Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans receives top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on…