In an interview with the Globe and Mail, Rick Moscone shares his perspective – “there are certain players who have taken a bit of an aggressive approach, waiting for regulators to come say something. It creates a non-level playing field when some are willing to take that approach and others aren’t.”
What to expect when the new trademark laws come into force in June 2019.
Fogler Rubinoff LLP congratulates Matthew Norrison being a recipient of the 2018 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award.
This honour is given to lawyers under the age 40 who have an outstanding track record of success in their field, are recognized leaders in the community, and are contributors to their firm’s success. They are nominated by their peers as being at the top of their game in leadership, professional achievements, business acumen, adaptability, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Matt is a Partner in the firm’s Business Law Group. His practice focuses on assisting businesses on broad range of corporate, commercial and business matters, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, financing transactions and corporate structuring and restructurings.
In addition to his transactional practice, Matt regularly advises a wide range of clients, from start-ups to institutional clients, on day to day corporate and commercial matters impacting their business. Matt helps business owners with all aspects of their shareholder and partnership arrangements, including buy/sell arrangements and succession planning. Matt often works with entrepreneurial clients in helping them establish, grow, operate and organize their businesses.
Matt received this prestigious recognition during the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards Gala on November 8th in Toronto. Congratulations to Matt on this well-deserved distinction.
Bill shares his perspective on the new federal privacy law mandatory breach notification rules which come into effect November 1, 2018.
The Canadian Marketing Association has released a Guide on Permitted Cannabis Marketing Activities.
The CMA Guide, which is designed to help marketers comply with the legislation, was featured in the Globe & Mail article: Marketing group releases guide as cannabis sector wrestles with new advertising rules.
“It is important for marketers within cannabis companies and their suppliers and partners to understand their obligations. Companies that adhere to regulations and best practices avoid the risk of penalties and other legal sanctions and strengthen their brand reputation.”
Rick Moscone, Co-Chair – CMA’s Working Group on Cannabis
Bill Hearn is quoted in IT World Canada on how the EU’s proposed new privacy regulations for electronic commerce will affect Canadian businesses
The firm is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), a group of Canadian law firms who have agreed to work together to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our firms and the broader legal profession, and is a signatory to the LFDIN Statement of Principles.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of LFDIN members. Each signatory believes that valuing and enhancing diversity and inclusion will assist in attracting and retaining the best talent to better serve clients and assist in expanding the constantly evolving global marketplace. LFDIN members undertake to practice and advance diversity and inclusion by:
Sharing ideas for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in connection with recruitment, retention and advancement within law firms
Working with Legal Leaders for Diversity and other general counsel, law departments, business leaders and professional associations in their efforts to advance diversity and inclusion
Supporting outreach programs in law schools and the broader community
Promoting thought leadership and constructive dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion
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The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory had named Matthew Norris as an M&A Lawyer to Watch.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is an annual ranking of Canadian lawyers in over 60 practice areas, based on peer review surveys plus personal interviews with senior members of the profession. Details of the Lexpert survey process and ranking criteria can be viewed online here at The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Bill Hearn discusses how regulators are paying attention to the use of social media influencers in online advertising with Canadian Lawyer InHouse Magazine.
In the article “Keeping up with the influencers”, Bill discusses how regulators are paying more attention to the use of social media influencers in online advertising and marketing. According to Bill, “For a number of years, it was the Wild West.” However, that is no longer the case. “The rules are in place. There is no excuse not to disclose.”
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