Congratulations to Rick Moscone on being recognized by Chambers and Partners in the 2021 Canada Guide for Corporate/Commercial law in Ontario.
“Rick Moscone receives recognition for his transactional work, frequently handling securities and M&A matters. Market sources describe him as a “very practical lawyer and a deal maker.” He is well equipped to assist clients with transactions in the cannabis industry.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021 Canada Guide
Congratulations to Don Bourgeois on being recognized by Chambers and Partners in the 2021 Canada Guide in Band 2 for Gaming & Licensing law nationwide.
“The well-respected Don Bourgeois is hailed as a “fantastic gaming lawyer” by sources and is particularly respected for his knowledge of gaming regulation. He is reputed for his impressive gaming background having worked within a number of regulatory bodies including the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.”
Chambers and Partners, 2021 Canada Guide
Congratulations to Bill Hearn on being recognized by Chambers and Partners in the 2021 Canada Guide in Band 2 for Advertising & Marketing law nationwide.
“Bill Hearn is a “wonderful lawyer” who has experience across a broad range of industries, including agriculture, consumer products and the retail sector. He possesses significant expertise in a raft of consumer protection areas, including deceptive marketing, pricing and anti-spam compliance.
Chambers and Partners, 2021 Canada Guide
Kevin Shipley has been listed in the 2020 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists.
IAM Strategy 300 identifies the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximise the value of IP portfolios.
“With a background in mechanical engineering, a can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit, Kevin always strikes the perfect tone in prosecution and licensing scenarios. The lawyer and patent agent also provides trenchant advice to start-ups, putting strategies in place and enabling them to capitalise on opportunities.”
IAM Strategy 300, 2020
Michael Coleman speaks with Queens’ Law about the formation of the Queen’s Chapter of the Black Law Students’ Association
In the article A Grand Idea Whose Time Had Come, Michael Coleman, speaks with Queen’s Law about the establishment of the Queen’s Law Chapter of the Black Law Students’ Association and the role the Association has played in empowering a new community of legal professionals.
June is National Indigenous History Month, and 21 June National Indigenous People’s Day.
There is no more fitting time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. We encourage all Canadians to join us in learning more about the Indigenous history in the communities where we live and work, acknowledging the systemic racism and discrimination that exists in our institutions in Canada and elsewhere, and supporting and effecting the changes which are needed to combat that injustice.
Rick Moscone, co-chair of the cannabis marketing group with the Canadian Marketing Association shares his perspective with The GrowthOp.
Rick discusses the challenges cannabis companies face as they grapple with the regulations and try to figure out how to develop a brand within the government’s restricted framework.
Read the full article: Let’s talk about celebrities and their weed brands. How do they get around Health Canada’s marketing rules?
In response to the public outcry against the killing of George Floyd and other acts of police violence against BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Peoples of Colour) in the US and Canada, and in support of the movement against anti-Black racism and systemic racism in Canada, we think it is important to acknowledge that Canada is a very multi-cultured society in which systemic racism exists.
We must acknowledge the ingrained biases and lack of understanding that apply to our friends, colleagues and citizens who are members of the Black and Indigenous communities and many others.
As Justice Doherty of the Ontario Court of Appeal wrote in his decision in R v Parks (1993 CanLII 3383 (ON CA):
“Racism, and in particular anti-black racism, is a part of our community’s psyche. A significant segment of our community holds overtly racist views. A much larger segment subconsciously operates on the basis of negative racial stereotypes. Furthermore, our institutions, including the criminal justice system, reflect and perpetuate those negative stereotypes. These elements combine to infect our society as a whole with the evil of racism. Blacks are among the primary victims of that evil.”
Fogler, Rubinoff condemns the anti-Black violence and racism that has taken place in cities across North America, including in our own, in recent years. We acknowledge that this is not merely a recent phenomenon and that there has been racism against BIPOC communities since the founding of our country. Through conversations with peers and the extraordinary ongoing media coverage, we know that the Black community across North America is going through an intensely difficult time. We want to acknowledge the terrible pain and trauma that many of those around us are experiencing now, and have been for many years.
Our Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee was formed to make strides towards a more inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone at Fogler, Rubinoff. We send this message of support because Foglers and the D&I Committee want to commit to doing the hard work that is necessary to face these challenges and help to better understand the racial injustices that are prevalent in our society. We will continue to strive to seek out, listen, learn, and integrate the perspectives of the people who are underrepresented, and most vulnerable. We will push ourselves to do it better, through ongoing learning, continued dialogue within our team and community, improved training, and by building partnerships with organizations making important contributions to these issues.
As part of these efforts, we would like to share the following resources:
We found the following articles helpful as resources to gain understanding and awareness about BIPOC issues in Canada:
The following organizations support BIPOC communities by fighting against systemic racism, supporting Black Owned Businesses, supporting health and mental health of BIPOC communities and providing safe spaces for Black and racialized members of the LGBTQ2S community in Canada:
Kevin Shipleyhas been recognized in the 2020 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
IAM Patent identifies the top patent professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. According to IAM Patent, Kevin “takes a pragmatic approach to his work. Bright and pragmatic, he is great at thinking about clients’ business needs and offering them easily applicable solutions.”
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Don Bourgeois talks about gambling law, the legality of sports betting and addressing money laundering in the gaming sector.
Tune into episode 54 of Lawyered – The Podcast to learn more.
