Goodmans Once Again Honoured at the Lexology Awards: North America 2025
Goodmans Communications and Media Group has unmatched depth and breadth of experience in all facets of the communications and media industries. Our lawyers provide tailored, strategic advice on all broadcasting, telecommunications and Internet regulations in Canada, and have deep expertise in serving the legal needs of these industries. Our clients include linear broadcasters and digital media services, broadcasting distribution undertakings, telecommunications carriers and resellers, government agencies and task forces.
Goodmans Entertainment Group is recognized worldwide as one of the leading practices in Canada, dedicated exclusively to film and television, sports, digital media and book publishing. We assist our clients to structure and optimize production financing, negotiate international co-productions, and complete sales to distributors and broadcasters and streaming services in Canada and abroad.
Lexology conducts in-depth analysis of in-house and private practice lawyers and legal departments worldwide. This research culminates in annual Lexology Awards: North America which recognise the outstanding achievements and world class client service in the legal industry for both individuals and teams across various practice areas and sectors.
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Energy
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… -
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…
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Communications and Media
PSP Investments and BCE Inc. announce strategic partnership to create Network FiberCo
Goodmans LLP is acting 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… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Scholastic closes investment in 9 Story Media Group
Goodmans LLP advised 9 Story Media Inc. in 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 and other sellers… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
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… -
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…
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Communications and Media
Goodmans Once Again Honoured at the Lexology Awards: North America 2025
We are delighted to share that Goodmans has won the Telecoms, Media & Entertainment – Law Firm of the Year Award at the Lexology Awards: North America 2025.Congratulations to our Communication and… -
Aging and Health Care
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 Once Again Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 96 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is…