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Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to significantly increase official fees on January 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the majority of official fees charged by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) will increase by 25% above the January 2024 CPI inflation adjustment. Fee Changes The fee increases will apply across the board (with limited […]

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Thomas Sanderson authors article on housing supply issues in Ontario

Municipal World Magazine

In the September 2023 issue of Municipal World Magazine, Thomas Sanderson writes on Ontario’s housing supply issues and managing “gentle density”: Ontario’s housing supply issues are daunting even by current Canadian standards. One important part of the province’s answer, Bill […]

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From public to private: Strategic considerations for going-private transactions

The decline in Canadian equity financings and rising interest rates have prompted strategic changes among Canadian public companies. Faced with funding challenges and escalating borrowing costs, more reporting issuers are considering going-private transactions. This article provides an overview of Canadian […]

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Myron Mallia-Dare and Christopher Fallis publish article on Private Equity

Myron Mallia-Dare and Christopher Fallis’ article on “Unlocking Value Through Carve-out Transactions: Deal Considerations for Private Equity Sponsors” is featured in the American Bar Association’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee: Private equity funds (“PE funds“) have increasingly embraced carve-out […]

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Gerald Chipeur authors article on risk management best practices

Law360

Gerald Chipeur authors article for Law360 covering the best practices of risk management, in relation to forged credentials and false resumés. On July 25, 2023, the Honourable Justice Michael Stephens, of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, issued reasons for […]

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Quoi de neuf en droit des successions?

Droit-Inc.

(Disponible en français seulement) Troy McEachren parle des tendances actuelles en matière de droit successoral, dans le cadre d’une entrevue à Droit-Inc. « Souvent, les gens pensent qu’il s’agit juste de la rédaction d’un testament mais c’est beaucoup plus que […]

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Peter Auvinen interviewed by Canadian Lawyer on rebranding and growth plans

Canadian Lawyer

Miller Thomson Chair Peter Auvinen speaks to Canadian Lawyer on the firm’s recent brand refresh, areas of growth and trends in the legal industry: Auvinen says his firm has changed dramatically since its last rebrand, and so has legal marketing. Read […]

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Roberto Noce, KC shares insights on condo-related issues

Roberto Noce, KC shares insights on a variety of topics including what to consider when buying a condo, the pros and cons of condo living, human rights accommodations, and issues that can occur with new construction. Read and listen to […]

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Employee ownership trusts: An alternative structure to transition your business

As founders of owner-operated businesses consider exit strategies, the choice made can have far-reaching implications, not only for your financial gains but also for the legacy and future of the company. With the Department of Finance (Canada)’s release of the […]

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Fadi Amine and David Krebs discuss the top legal issues around the use of Generative AI

The increasing adoption and popularity of ChatGPT and other AI tools in white collar work, and our personal lives, raises a number of legal issues businesses should be aware of. Lexpert TV interviews Fadi Amine and David Krebs about what […]

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