Goodmans Partner Jordan Scopa shares his insights in Canadian Lawyer’s article on patent litigation in Canada.
He discusses why Canada is an attractive jurisdiction for patent litigation, pointing to the Federal Court’s efficient process and the valuable and unique remedies available to successful patent owners in Canada as compared to other jurisdictions.
The full article is available here.
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Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026 - Canada Chapter
Mark Dunn and Sarah Stothart co-authored the Canada Chapter of Panoramic Next: Crisis Management 2026. The publication explores the key factors that businesses must consider when a crisis… -
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Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Directors Can Be Personally Liable for Civil Fraud Without Piercing the Corporate Veil
In CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp.,1 the Ontario Court of Appeal held that direct participation in civil fraud is a standalone basis for imposing personal… -
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International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2026 11th Edition – Canada Chapter
Peter Kolla, Sarah Stothart and Ayesha Khanna co-authored the Canada Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Enforcement of Foreign Judgements 2026 11th Edition. The Canada Chapter… -
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International Law and Climate Change – Federal Court Decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada
The Federal Court’s recent decision in Lho'Imggin v. Canada adds further guidance to existing case law regarding how governments in Canada may potentially face liability for climate change… -
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Successful Exercise of Dissent Rights Reaffirms Importance of Transaction Price
In a rare example of a successful exercise of statutory dissent rights, a group of shareholders dissenting from a court-approved merger recently obtained a fair value determination five times above… -
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…
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Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint
Goodmans LLP is acting as M&A legal counsel to Onex Partners in connection with the acquisition of AirSprint Inc. by Onex and its co-investors… -
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Hudbay Minerals acquires Arizona Sonoran
Goodmans LLP advised Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU”) in an all-share transaction valued at US$1.48 billion at announcement… -
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Crescita acquired by ClinActiv in all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP advised Crescita Therapeutics Inc. in connection with its acquisition by ClinActiv Holdings Inc. and its affiliate in an all-cash transaction that implied an equity value for Crescita of… -
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Welltower acquires Amica Senior Lifestyles portfolio for $4.6 billion
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Gold Candle acquires Fokus Mining
Goodmans LLP advised Gold Candle Ltd. in connection with acquiring all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Fokus Mining Corporation by way of a plan of arrangement in an… -
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Minto Apartment REIT announces going-private transaction with Crestpoint and Minto Group
Goodmans LLP is acting for Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) in connection with its going-private transaction with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Limited Partnership…
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Jordan Scopa Quoted in Canadian Lawyer on Patent Litigation in Canada
Goodmans Partner Jordan Scopa shares his insights in Canadian Lawyer’s article on patent litigation in Canada.He discusses why Canada is an attractive jurisdiction for patent litigation, pointing to… -
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Jordan Scopa Quoted in “Biosimilars Gain Ground as Health Canada Streamlines Approval Process”, Lexpert
Goodmans Partner Jordan Scopa shares his insights in Lexpert’s article: “Biosimilars Gain Ground as Health Canada Streamlines Approval Process”.Jordan discusses the impact of Health Canada’s revised… -
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Goodmans Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada
We are delighted to announce Goodmans is recognized as a Highly Recommended firm in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada.16 Goodmans Partners have been recognized as the country’s most…