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As the threat of IP litigation continues to rise, companies operating in Canada and the U.S. face unique challenges connected to cross-border IP litigation.   Orrick IP partners Tim Carroll and Laura A. Wytsma were joined by Osler IP partner Matt Diskin as well as Stu Miller, Chief Legal Officer at ONxpress Transportation Partners, and Catherine Sigmar, Chief Legal Officer at ToolsGroup for a conversation on leveraging the advantages and challenges of IP litigation across the U.S.-Canada border and strategies for empowering legal teams to effectively manage disputes, protect IP rights and maximize opportunities in the North American market.   Tune into the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e9d2vByC   *CLE credit, including 0.5 ethics credit hours, is available for NY and CA.   #IP #IPlitigation #intellectualproperty #crossborderlitigation

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Partner Davina Pujari will speak on a panel titled “ESG Trends and Considerations: A Primer for Private Practice Lawyers, In-House Counsel and Corporate Decision Makers” at the SABA North America 2024 Annual Conference in Toronto on July 13. The panel will review hot button topics in ESG, provide specific guidance on governance, management and disclosure of ESG matters with reference to practices and approaches adopted by large public companies in Canada and the United States. https://bit.ly/4e77USu

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In-house counsel in Canada rely on attorney-client privilege to protect their company in litigation. When disputes involve parties in the US or EU, they must navigate privilege rules that vary place to place. Understanding the differences is vital to protecting the company. In a new article in Law360, Orrick’s Tim Carroll explores similarities and differences in privilege and privilege waiver in Canada, the U.S. and EU – and offers 10 tips to help in-counsel in Canada protect privileged information and mitigate risk in global disputes. #attorneyclientprivilege #Canadaprivilegelaw #Canadaattorneyclientprivilege #privilegewaiver #litigation https://lnkd.in/gZkKgeUz

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From the Controller at our law firm client in Canada: "PowerExcel’s multidimensional capabilities provide the management team with analysis of each firm partner’s annual contributions. Rather than arriving at conclusions based on restricted views of static data, we now have live, up-to-date reports to reference." They are lawyers, you guys, so no, we cannot share their actual name here on #linkedIn. Lawyers don't sign off on marketing. It's a liability 🤓It could tip off the competition 😎 If you book a call, John Florio might tell you who they are! Their words have inspired us to serve you even better. Let's go!✌️ #fpanda #forecasting #FPandatools #fintech #reporting #budgeting #BusinessIntelligence #EnterpriseReporting #DataVisualization #DataDriven #nolatenights #BIReporting

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How will a court determine which firm should be appointed monitor where different firms are proposed? Will the US court recognize a Canadian RVO? Watch Dina Kovacevic talk to Ilia Kravtsov of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Trevor Courtis of McCarthy Tétrault about recent case law on competing attempts to control the insolvency process, picking a court officer and cross-border trends, including the US court's consideration of a Canadian RVO and related out-of-plan releases. https://lnkd.in/eibHi3m4

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Join Bereskin & Parr LLP & Parr for an insightful session on the latest privacy obligations in Canada. (https://lnkd.in/eQsxJmvR) Melanie Szweras will explore proposed amendments, recent court cases, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on privacy considerations. #Dataprivacy #LegalPractice #LegalTech #AI

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BC Commercial Litigation Lawyers! The BCCA released its decision in Wu v. Ma, 2024 BCCA 196: https://canlii.ca/t/k4tt0. I strongly recommend it as a "toolkit" case whenever you are seeking a mareva injunction. Voith J.'s reasons are an encyclopedia of the key leading cases (in my view), providing a great checklist for applications for mareva and preservation orders for counsel and the courts. Paragraphs 18-26 alone could save trees of paper (or many scrolls through a digital Book of Authorities) by obviating the need to cite the cases summarized in those paragraphs. Interestingly enough, I also recommend Voith's reasons involving the burden of proof and circumstances in which adverse inferences can be drawn by a party's failure to produce evidence that one would have expected would have been in their control and possession to be one of the better articulations of this principle I have seen in some time (paras 33-40). And, the facts make for quite an interesting read. [Disclosure: I was counsel for one of the parties in the early parts of this matter generally, but not for the proceedings described in the decision.] Taylor-Marie Young Brent Olthuis KC #bclaw #bclawyers #commerciallitigation

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Last month, we saw 68 associates make lateral moves in Toronto. Here's the breakdown: Banking & Finance = 8 Corporate (M/A & Securities) = 16 Cybersecurity & Privacy = 2 Immigration = 4 Intellectual Property = 3 Litigation = 21 Labour & Employment = 8 Real Estate = 4 Tax = 2 The market is more active than normal for spring. If you’re considering a lateral move, be careful about pushing it off until fall — there are some interesting opportunities available in Toronto right now. Connect with Beth Mountford (beth@smithlegalsearch.com) or Lameck Kefela (lameck@smithlegalsearch.com) to discuss your career options! #LawyerMoves #TorontoLegal #TorontoLawyers

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In preparation for the amendments to the QPAM exemption that will go into effect on June 17, 2024, Proskauer partner Adam Scoll provides a pop culture breakdown of the immediate action items for investment managers and ERISA plan fiduciaries. Click here for the full guide: https://bit.ly/4b1gBee #Proskauer #privatefunds #employeebenefits #executivecompensation

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🎙️ Get ready for an insightful new episode of Trial Lawyer View! Coming this Monday, June 24, we're thrilled to feature Joseph Tunstall from O'Malley Tunstall PC. Don't miss out on his invaluable insights and expertise in the legal realm! https://lnkd.in/eSTrtsT7 #TrialLawyerInsights #LegalExperts #JosephTunstall #NorthCarolina #Podcast

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With increased scrutiny on #greenwashing in Canada, Canadian companies should ensure they are compliant with relevant regulations and statutes. Find out more about the current regulations in this #legalupdate by Jordan Deering, Rebecca von Rüti and Sabina Fatema Haque (Khak): https://lnkd.in/ggugDS6Y

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From Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP: Several significant judicial decisions and legislative updates occurred in 2023 that are relevant to commercial lenders, businesses and #restructuring professionals. This bulletin summarizes the key developments of 2023 and highlights areas of significance to be aware of in 2024. #insolvency #bankruptcy #canada

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Are billable hours or results more important to your law firm's clients? Columnist Tracy LaLonde of Joychiever explains for Today's Managing Partner how to understand the dynamic and choose your strategy for success: https://bit.ly/3xX6hGh #managingpartner #billablehours #lawfirm #lawfirmmanagement #legal

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🎉 Welcome back to Bloom Technical's SR&ED Academy! 🎉 Today we are going dive into an interesting SR&ED case that went all the way to Tax Court of Canada. In a landmark ruling, Canafric Inc., a pioneer in food manufacturing, successfully contested the CRA’s denial of their SR&ED claims for innovating frozen pie recipes (2013-2016). Their goal? To extend shelf life without preservatives, incorporate health-conscious ingredients, and ensure quality post-freezing. The CRA labeled their efforts as mere "trial and error" and criticized the lack of documentation. However, the Tax Court of Canada saw it differently, recognizing Canafric’s structured investigations and adjustments to meet client needs as valid SR&ED activities. This verdict emphasizes the importance of structured experimentation and diligent record-keeping in claiming SR&ED credits. A reminder to all in the R&D and tax credit space: innovation, coupled with meticulous documentation, is key to overcoming scrutiny. Let's celebrate Canafric’s victory as a step forward in recognizing the technological strides in food manufacturing! For more cases like this check out our blog at: https://buff.ly/3VcGMKR #SR&ED #Innovation #FoodTech #TaxCredits

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The USPTO has proposed changes to the rules governing terminal disclaimers to overcome nonstatutory double patenting concerns. In this #intellectualpropertylaw update Richard Mar and Diane Hwang look at what Canadian #patentowners with U.S. patents and patent applications in their portfolio should know: https://lnkd.in/g2BHYN3X

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🌟 Exciting Insights Alert! 🌟 MaryRose Ebos, our Director at Large, has penned a must-read piece in the latest edition of The Legal Industry Reviews. Dive into her article on pages 29-32, where she explores the dynamic landscape of e-discovery in Canada. Discover the unique challenges and innovative approaches shaping our industry today. 🔗 Don't miss out! Read the full magazine here: https://lnkd.in/ewAzfVFz Visit https://toronto.aceds.org to learn more about our chapter. #ACEDSToronto #eDiscovery #LegalTech #legaldata

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Everlaw will be presenting "How Will You Leverage AI In Your Law Practice?" next Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at The Masters Conference Legal Toronto, hosted by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG). Please join as Chuck Kellner of Everlaw, Tatiana K. Lazdins of Hicks Morley, and Andrew Movrin of Hicks Morley as they discuss the need to develop a framework to scope, evaluate, and test tools you can leverage for AI efforts in your legal enterprise. For more information and registration https://lnkd.in/gH_Twz22 #ediscovery #legaltech #legaltechnology #legaltechnologysolutions #generativeai #ai #data #networking

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Join us for an insightful panel discussion on "Preparing for the future of legaltech: Why integration is key" at the LegalTech Summit Canada! 🤖 Don't miss out on this crucial conversation about the next wave of tech advancements. Moderated by Al Hounsell from Norton Rose Fulbright. See you there! https://hubs.la/Q02yrm2k0 #LegalTechCA #LegalTech #Technology #LegalDesign

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