Competition
Insight into effective risk management
I need to draw your attention to a provocative piece by his firm (presumably by him): The risks of risk management. (My thanks go to Tim Leech for tweeting about it.)
CEOs are not idiots when it comes to risk management
If you consider the small number of organizations where risk management is considered as providing a strategic advantage, one of these alternatives must be true:
If risk management is the answer, what is the question?
We need to stop coming up with new words and phrases when all we need to address is the effectiveness of management. So stop talking about ERM, IRM, or even objective assurance, and start thinking about how to obtain reasonable assurance that the management of the organization, including how it sets objectives and makes related execution decisions, is effective.
NASAA targets ‘cross-selling’ sales tactic in investment and banking sectors
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is an association of securities administrators from Canada, the United States of America and Mexico, whose mandate is to protect the investing public. The NASAA recently released an Investor Advisory focused on the practice of “cross-selling” investment products
5 key FAQs about Canadian cannabis company “key investor” disclosure requirements
It’s key that all stakeholders clearly understand the Cannabis Regulations’ key investor disclosure obligations to avoid surprises and to ensure compliance. Here are the answers to five key frequently asked questions about cannabis companies’ “key investor” disclosure requirements.
Decision-making and the practitioner
McKinsey has shared three articles with insights into effective decision-making.
Canadian government announces new Digital Charter
On May 21, 2019, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced the introduction of Canada’s new Digital Charter. This blog post summarizes the highlights of Minister Bains’ announcement and the principles of the Digital Charter.
Significant changes to Canada’s trademark laws now in effect
The most significant amendments to the Federal Canadian trademark statute finally came into effect June 17, 2019.
Gowlessence: The insider view into the legal side of the influencer marketing industry
Influencer marketing is a powerful weapon for brands. Influencers engage with target audiences through authentic storytelling, improve brand sentiment, and so drive a successful return on investment.
Competition Bureau releases 2019 Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines
As an independent federal law enforcement agency, the Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) seeks to ensure that Canadian business and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. Keeping with its mandate, the Bureau released its updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (“IPEGs”) on March 13, 2019.
Countdown to Canada’s new Trademarks Act: Take action
With the June 17 “coming into force” date of the new Canadian Trademarks Act fast approaching, there are opportunities you can be taking advantage of NOW. Here, we highlight some practical tips and considerations to help you maximize the opportunities and prepare for the new realities.
Competition Bureau releases updated enforcement guidelines on abuse of dominance and intellectual property
On March 7, 2019, the Competition Bureau (Bureau) published new Abuse of Dominance Enforcement Guidelines (2019 Guidelines). These guidelines supersede the Bureau’s previous guidelines (2012 Guidelines) on sections 78 and 79 of the Competition Act (Act) and set out the Bureau’s approach to these sections of the Act.
Ad Standards announces new dispute procedure
Advertising Standards Canada, the national self-regulatory body that administers the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, recently launched its new process for handling competitive complaints. The new Advertising Dispute Procedure came into effect on February 11, 2019.
A warning on “meaningful” compliance with FTC orders
Compliance professionals — we need to talk about the Federal Trade Commission. The folks there are unhappy with the quality of your work.
Restrictive covenants and real estate: Can they survive recent case?
In a recent decision rendered in late November of 2018 by the Quebec Superior Court (under appeal), restraint of trade principles normally applicable in employment and sale of a business contexts were applied to restrictive use covenants in real estate (Complexe Commerciale de l’Ile inc . V . Provigo Distribution).
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