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Blog Round-up – January and February 2025
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of January and February 2025
Community Legal Education Association
- Interested in New Clients? – Join Our Lawyer Referral Panel February 12, 2025
- Community Legal Education Association is Looking for a Lawyer February 10, 2025
- Community Legal Education Association is Looking for a Project Coordinator January 30, 2025
- Winter 2024 Newsletter December 18, 2024
Fillmore Riley
- Understanding tariffs and surtaxes, February 24, 2025
- Class actions in Manitoba: How they work, February 20, 2025
- Supplier protections in insolvency — new deemed trust for suppliers of perishable fruits and vegetables, February 05, 2025
- A Tariff Primer, February 03, 2025
- Federal government postpones capital gains inclusion rate increase, January 31, 2025
- Great news on timing from Canada’s trademark office!, January 20, 2025
- UPDATE: Lies, Damn Lies, and Trademark Scams! January 20, 2025
- Canada’s new greenwashing laws: Corporate environmental claims under review January 10, 2025
- What is estate litigation? January 03, 2025
- IRCC announces changes to Express Entry system December 27, 2024
MLT Aikins
- Understanding copyright and privacy issues related to data scraping February 24, 2025
- SINP announces temporary pause on Job Approval Form intake February 19, 2025
- Politics at work: Managing political speech in the workplace February 19, 2025
- Updated: Does Canadian modern slavery legislation apply to municipalities? February 13, 2025
- Compliance and safety considerations for running an online pharmacy February 13, 2025
- Employment law essentials for Indigenous employers: Jurisdiction, employment contracts and progressive discipline February 13, 2025
- Updated: Strategies for construction projects impacted by Canada-U.S. tariffs February 11, 2025
- Digital health in Canada: Moving towards greater health data sharing February 10, 2025
- Are you doing enough to protect your confidential information in the hands of public bodies? February 10, 2025
- As “Made in Canada” claims make a comeback, be mindful of labelling laws February 7, 2025
- Navigating CSA Staff Notice 11-348: AI systems in Canadian capital markets February 5, 2025
- The Trump administration, trade wars and potential CUSMA impacts February 4, 2025
- Will the United States run out of skilled technology workers? February 4, 2025
- Landlords and tenants be advised: You may need to call a competition lawyer February 3, 2025
- Capital gains tax rate changes: A clearer picture for taxpayers January 31, 2025
- Immigration pilots to bring newcomers to smaller Canadian communities January 31, 2025
- Law enforcement’s use of automated licence plate recognition systems – privacy considerations January 31, 2025
- Resealing a Grant of Probate from another jurisdiction in Manitoba: What you need to know January 31, 2025
- Buying Dirt Part 3: Restrictions on foreign ownership & acquisitions of farm land in Saskatchewan January 30, 2025
- Navigating the uncertainty of capital gains tax: What taxpayers need to know January 27, 2025
- How might Trump’s Executive Orders impact Canadians doing business in the U.S.? January 27, 2025
- What to do when you’re accused of copyright infringement online January 24, 2025
- A beginner’s guide to Builders’ Liens Act Holdbacks January 22, 2025
- Changes to open work permits effective January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
- The importance of regulatory & legal due diligence when acquiring a renewable energy project January 21, 2025
- Facebook’s $51-million settlement: What Douez v Facebook, Inc. tells us about privacy laws in Canada January 19, 2025
- Key security considerations for drafting cloud technology agreements January 14, 2025
- Looking ahead: Is it time to update your employment contracts? January 9, 2025
- Safety-critical workers: Diminished expectation of privacy in alcohol and drug testing January 6, 2025
- New greenwashing guidance released as public consultation period opens January 3, 2025
- Common pitfalls to self-incorporation December 30, 2024
- The end of “flagpoling” at the Canadian border December 30, 2024
- Court of Appeal affirms: “Thumbs-up” emoji can constitute an electronic signature December 20, 2024
- What is a private issuer? What are the advantages & what happens if you lose your private issuer status? December 17, 2024
Pitblado Law Blog
- Buying a Business in Manitoba: Entering into the Purchase Agreement January 13, 2025
Taylor McCaffrey
- Tariffs and Workforce Reductions February 3, 2025
- Navigating Canada’s Evolving Immigration Landscape: Implications for Employers January 1, 2025
- Unmasking Keyboard Warriors: Tackling Anonymous Online Defamation December 17, 2024
TDS law
- Data – Unlocking Another Source of Revenue For Your Business February 24, 2025
- What Is Happening with the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate? February 18, 2025
- Pitfalls of Incorporating without following Professional Advice January 10, 2025
- 2024 Fall Economic Statement: An Update from Ottawa December 30, 2025
Launch of the 2025 National Family Law Survey / Lancement du sondage national de 2025 sur le droit de la famille
Justice Canada would like to hear from you regarding your experience with the amendments to the Divorce Act that came into force on March 1, 2021, concerning the best interests of the child, relocation, family violence, children’s views and preferences, family dispute resolution, as well as the public legal education and information materials that were developed or updated to support these amendments. The 2025 National Family Law survey is being distributed to judges, legal advisers and other family justice professionals. Additional information on the surveys can be found in the attached document.
The survey will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete. It is open now and will close on February 24, 2025. Note, if you are both a family law legal adviser and a family justice professional, please choose one survey to complete and base your responses on your experiences in the chosen profession.
Please click here to start the survey:
A summary of the results of the survey will be shared when it is available.
For more information, please contact: Cherami Wichmann, Senior Researcher (cherami.wichmann@justice.gc.ca)
Thank you.
Le ministère de la Justice du Canada aimerait connaître votre expérience avec les modifications apportées à la Loi sur le divorce qui sont entrées en vigueur le 1er mars 2021 en ce qui concerne l’intérêt de l’enfant, le déménagement important, la violence familiale, le point de vue et les préférences des enfants, le règlement des différends familiaux, ainsi que les documents publics de vulgarisation et d’information juridiques qui ont été élaborés ou mis à jour à l’appui de ces modifications. Le sondage national de 2025 sur le droit de la famille cible les juges, les conseillers juridiques et autres professionnels de la justice famille. Des informations supplémentaires sur les sondages se trouvent dans le document ci-joint.
Il vous faudra environ 15 à 20 minutes pour répondre au sondage. Il est ouvert maintenant et fermera le 24 février 2025. Veuillez noter que si vous êtes à la fois un conseiller juridique et un professionnel de la justice familiale, veuillez choisir un sondage à remplir et baser vos réponses sur vos expériences dans la profession choisie.
Veuillez cliquer ici pour commencer le sondage :
Un résumé des résultats du sondage sera partagé dès qu’il sera disponible.
Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter : Cherami Wichmann, chercheuse principale (cherami.wichmann@justice.gc.ca)
Merci.
Blog Round-up – November and December 2024
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of November and December 2024
Fillmore Riley
- An ill wind to blow from the trademark office? Trademark owners best prepare right now, Dec 16
- Manitoba’s new labour landscape: what you need to know about the amendments to The Labour Relations Act, Dec 05
- IRCC announces changes to temporary resident programs, Nov 14
- Lies, Damn Lies, and Trademark Scams!, Nov 06
- Greenwashing, mergers and controls: Key changes to Canada’s Competition Act that impact businesses, Nov 04
- Compensation for delays remains in effect: Supreme Court upholds Air Passenger Protection Regulations, Oct 29
MLT Aikins
- Regulatory considerations in Canadian cannabis M&A, Dec 16
- New first aid regulations take effect in B.C.: What employers need to know, Dec 16
- A case for allowing SAFEs under Manitoba’s Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program, Dec 11
- Alberta announces AI Data Centres Strategy: A $100-billion vision for the future, Dec 10
- Thinking strategically about IP, patents and agtech innovation, Dec 10
- Manitoba shows economic strength amidst newly announced U.S. tariffs, Dec 8
- SK Government proposes amendments to Employment Act to address tips, overtime, sick leave notes and more, Dec 6
- Not-so-simple agreements for future equity, Dec 6
- International student off-campus work hours officially increase to 24 hours/week, Dec 3
- Accessibility Act Update: Government of SK Releases Accessibility Plan, Dec 3
- Post pay equity deadline – Where are we now?, Dec 3
- Have fun, be festive, don’t get sued: Tips for employers this holiday party season, Dec 1
- Honour of the Crown applies to reconciliatory contracts between the Crown and Indigenous groups, Nov 28
- So you want to move to Canada? Considerations for immigration to Canada following Trump’s re-election, Nov 18
- Islands in the stream: Primary agriculture within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
- Immigration, Nov 14
- Estate planning for beneficiaries with additional support needs in Manitoba, Nov 12
- Attention Manitoba employers – Provincial labour law landscape now even more favourable to unions, Nov 12
- Supreme Court of Canada addresses review of regulations and bylaws, Nov 8
- Getting familiar with Manitoba’s employee share purchase tax credit program, Nov 8
- The interplay between CCDC documents & other construction documents, Nov 6
- Investment readiness: Practical legal considerations for preparing your early-stage company, Nov 5
- Manitoba’s Affordable Energy Plan includes call for wind power, Nov 1
- IP licensing primer part two: Reaping the benefits, Nov 1
Pitblado Law Blog
- Manitoba Small Claims Court Limit Increasing, Dec 16
- A Shift in the Dynamics Between Management and Labour, Dec 2
- Buying a Business in Manitoba, Nov 22
Robson Crim Legal Blog
- Unshackling Bail Reform: The Misguided Nature of Bill C-48 by M Yuel, Nov 28
- Mental Health Courts – a discussion by J Mann, Nov 21
- The Brother’s Ear: Speculation, Weak Instruction, and Other Shortcomings in Schneider by Lisa Haydey and Laraib Khaliqdina, Nov 14
Taylor McCaffrey
- THE ISSUE WITH PER STIRPES, Dec 16
- Buying a Dental Practice? Here’s What to Know About Hiring the Seller for a Smooth Transition, Dec 12
- Third Big Change to The Labour Relations Act: Essential Services, Dec 6
- The Benefits of Owning a Franchise, Nov 29
- Restrictions on Ex-Employees: Non-Acceptance Clauses vs. Non-Competition Clauses, Nov 25
- Second Big Change to The Labour Relations Act: Prohibition on Replacement Workers During a Strike or Lockout, Nov 23
- Understanding Individuals with Significant Control, Nov 21
- They’re Here . . . . New Labour Relations Act Amendments Make Unionizing Easier, Nov 14
- LABOUR RELATIONS ALERT!, Nov 08
TDS law
Blog Round-up – September and October 2024
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of September and October 2024
Community Legal Education Association
Fillmore Riley
- Wrongful Resignation: Why it might cost you Oct 22
- Summary trials: In ‘summary,’ you best put your best foot forward Oct 18
- Register or renew your trademark before fees increase January 1, 2025 Oct 17
- Behind the corporate veil: Directors’ and Officers’ duties Oct 8
Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)
- White-Collar Crimes: Unravelling The Complex World Of Corporate Legal Defence Oct 11
- The Power Of Negotiation: How Criminal Lawyers Secure Plea Bargains Sept 13
MLT Aikins
- What lawyers want your marketing team to know about AI Oct 23
- Recalling the necessity of imminent risk of real and substantial danger in pure economic loss claims Oct 21
- Alberta supervisor pleads guilty & ordered to pay fine for serious workplace injury Oct 21
- Screening of “frivolous” complaint deemed reasonable Oct 21
- Non-profit organizations: Navigating legal risks when using AI Oct 18
TDS law
- 2024 Notable Case Update: Manitoba Court of Appeal Clarifies the Test to Vacate Builders’ Liens Without Posting Security Oct 17
- Building Success: The Importance of Legal Review of CCDC Contracts Oct 15
- Supreme Court of Canada Says Crown Must Adjust Treaty Payments: Ontario (Attorney General) v. Restoule Oct 1
Blog Roundup – July and August 2024
A bi-monthly round-up of blog posts from the Manitoba legal community for the months of July and August 2024
Fillmore Riley
- Ontario Court of Appeal rules law allowing border searches of personal devices as unconstitutional August 14
- Manitoba Limited Partnerships: Managing risk and investments August 01
- Trademarks, Copyright, … and Punitive Damages? July 29
- Québec’s Bill 96 and trademark implications for businesses July 12
MLT Aikins
- Federal government announces restrictions to low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program August 26
- Times are changing: Could a U.S. Court’s ruling introduce new protocol for electronic device searches at the U.S. border for Canadian travellers? August 22
- IP licensing primer part one: What parties should know & avoid August 21
- Saskatchewan provides details of Critical Minerals Processing Investment & Innovation Incentives August 21
- It’s here – what CCUS project developers should know about the federal CCUS tax credit August 21
- The importance of a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan August 21
- Privacy guidance for Saskatchewan MLAs August 19
- B.C. Court decision: Political parties must follow privacy laws August 13
- Document disclosure requirements under SK’s new franchise laws: What we know so far August 12
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- Guidance on greenwashing: Federal government provides update on amendments to the Competition Act & requests public feedback August 12
- Prioritize product security to be resilient against cyberattacks August 12
- Federal government considers restrictions on low-wage temporary foreign workers August 9
- Navigating franchise resales: Considerations for franchisors and prospective franchisees August 6
- British Columbia is hot and cold on notice periods August 2
- SCC clarifies historic Treaty interpretation & the Crown’s duty to diligently implement Treaty promises August 2
- B.C. Supreme Court case highlights importance of responsible online engagement August 2
- Supreme Court of Canada issues its decision on letters of credit in Canada July 31
- The cost of a data breach: What it could mean for your business July 30
- Authorship in AI-generated works: Who owns the copyright? July 30
- Canada and Ontario Breached Duty to Diligently Implement Treaty Promises July 30
- Commercial non-competition clauses are enforceable, Ontario Court of Appeal rules July 25
- SCC affirms Ontario School Board employees have a Charter Right to Privacy July 23
- Carbon credits in Saskatchewan: An overview of the CCUS Standard July 23
- Budget 2024 grants CRA expansive new audit powers July 12
- As summer begins, changes to the RTA in British Columbia are coming in hot! July 12
- Weighing the risks: Joint bank accounts & in-trust accounts in estate planning July 11
- Extensions to Post Pay Equity Plans and New Regulations under the Pay Equity Act July 8
- Canada Labour Code amendments passed banning replacement workers during strikes or lockouts July 4, 2024
- Bill C-72 means new interoperability requirements for technology in health care July 4, 2024
- Update on legislative changes for MB employers, including proposal to ban replacement workers & re-introduce automatic certification June 28, 2024
- Multilateral initiative allows EMDs to participate as selling group members in prospectus offerings June 26, 2024
Robson Crim Legal Blog
- Undeniable Harms: Expert Evidence, Parental Capacity, and Cultural Bias in Child Protection Cases
Taylor McCaffrey
- Upcoming Deadline to Pursue Manitoba Lawsuits: September 30, 2024 July 25
- Why Help Your Ex-Employee Find Work? July 2
TDS law
- Manitoba Employment Law Guide August 12
- The Evolution of Food Regulation in Canada: Navigating the Safe Food for Canadians Act and Its Impact on Enforcement July 17
- Cybersecurity Readiness for In-House Counsel July 11
- What You Need to Know About the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase July 11
- Cracking Down: Mastering Municipal Enforcement July 11
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