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Recent Publications & Seminars

Final nail in the coffin for iPod levy
World Copyright Law Report
January 2008
Javad Heydary

The Verdict
CTV News Net
July 2007
Eb Reinbergs was a guest on the show discussing music related copyright matters

Mobile money-maker
Marketing Magazine
July 2007
Chris Powell
Glen Perinot was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Ontario's New Pilot Provincial Nominee Program: The Employer Category
Desi Talk (Canada)
June 2007
Immi Sikand

Heading for the Virtual Exits
Canadian Gaming Business Magazine, April 2007
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for the above article

RIAA found liable for defendant's costs in file-sharing case
World Copyright Law Report, April 2007
Eb Reinbergs

Spouse or Common-law partner in Canada - Where to start
Desi Talk (Canada), March 2007
Immi Sikand

Gaming in Canada Annual Conference
February 26-28, 2007: Toronto, Ontario
Javad Heydary was one of the speakers on the issue of online gaming

Canadian Professionals Working In The United States
Desi Talk (Canada), February 2007
Immi Sikand

Pre-Delivery Inspections
February 2007
Sejal Morzaria

Leaving Property To Young Children
January 2007
Douglas J. Green

What is a Status Certificate and why is it important?
February 2007
Sejal Morzaria

The Future of Skilled Immigrants
Desi Talk (Canada), February 2007
Immi Sikand

Wrongful Dismissal in Ontario
December 2006
Robert S. Greenfield

International Students - The Road to Permanent Residence in Canada
Desi Talk (Canada), February 2007
Immi Sikand

Solicitor-Client Privilege and Execution of Anton Piller Orders
World Data Protection Report, November 2006
Javad Heydary & Tony C.H. Cheung

Title Theft Insurance In Ontario
November 2006
Douglas J. Green & Sejal Morzaria

Refinancing Your Home
November 2006
Rose Bahrami & Sejal Morzaria

Pre-nuptial Agreements
August 2006
Douglas J. Green & Felicia Zipete

Square's Art Spike
Now Magazine, July 2006
Kris Scheuer
Glen Perinot was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
"Doing Business in Ontario" Seminar
January 2006
Xavier was a guest speaker on the topic of franchising in Ontario

Panel disagree over fate of 'cooperator.ca'
World Trademark Law Report, July 2006
Marc Shewchun & Glen Perinot

10 Ways We Can Help You When Buying A Home
July 2006
Douglas J. Green & Rose Bahrami

BitTorrent user hit with $35,000 default judgment
World Copyright Law Report, July 2006
Javad Heydary

The New Small Claims Court Procedures in Ontario
June 2006
Felicia Zipete

Converting Your Property from the Registry System into the Land Titles System in Ontario
May 2006
Sejal Morzaria

Microsoft ups ante in battle with pirates
Globe and Mail: Technology, May 2006
Naunidhi Kaur
Glen Perinot was interviewed and quoted for this article

Legal Opinion Letter for a Foreign Divorce
June 2006
Felicia Zipete

Franchisors Urged to Take a Global View
Business Edge (Ontario Edition), March 2006
Anastasia MacLean
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Land Surveys - Do You Need One?
March 2006
Douglas J. Green & Sejal Morzaria

Opinion Split on Act's Protection of Franchisees
Law Times, March 2006
Natalie Fraser
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Obtaining an Uncontested Divorce in Ontario
May 2006
Felicia Zipete

What is Mediation?
March, 2006
Kathryn G. Sutherland

Legal Status of Online Gambling
Convergence Magazine, March, 2006
Ian Honey
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Mandatory Court-Connected Mediation
March, 2006
Kathryn G. Sutherland

Powers of Attorney
June 2006
Sejal Morzaria

Governments Have Spyware in Their Sights
Business Edge (Ontario Edition), March 2006
Brock Ketcham
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for the above article

Buying a home? What you Should Know About a Real Estate Closing in Ontario
June 2006
Sejal Morzaria

Appeal court rejects music downloader's fair-use defence
World Copyright Law Report, February 2006
John H. Simpson & Javad Heydary

Conflicts between Joint Attorneys: Using Guardianship as a Solution
January, 2006
Douglas J. Green & Felicia Zipete

An Overview of Online Gaming in Canada
Lawyers Weekly, January, 2006
Javad Heydary

$200 Million in Lawsuits Against Firm
The Law Times, January, 2006
Kirsten McMahon
Xavier Navarrete was interviewed and quoted for this article

Are You Entitled to Dependant’s Relief under the Succession Law Reform Act?
January, 2006
Douglas J. Green & Felicia Zipete

OMNI TV
The Carolyn Weaver Show , January, 2006
Javad Heydary was the featured guest on this show discussing privacy issues

Incorporation Canada: Incorporating a Business in Canada
January, 2006
Douglas A. Fairbairn

Validity of Online Contracts: a North American Prospective
American Bar Association Canadian Law Newsletter, December, 2005
Javad Heydary & Jindra Rajwans

An Overview of Estate Executor's Fees in Ontario
December 2005
Douglas J. Green

The Importance of Having a Will
December 2005
Douglas J. Green

Regulatory Body Grappling With Online Real Estate Businesses
E-Commerce Times, November, 2005
Javad Heydary

News headlines infringe copyright, court finds
World Copyright Law Report, November, 2005
Javad Heydary

Planning For Your Death: The Will as an Indispensable Tool
W. Xavier Navarrete
November, 2005

Landmark Canadian Internet Libel Decision (Bangoura) Reversed By The Ontario Court Of Appeal
World Internet Law Report, October, 2005
Javad Heydary

Big Brother is Watching You
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for this article
The Toronto Sun, September 14, 2005
Noreen Farooqui

Copyright Bill Gets First Reading as Fears Grow Over Caching
World Copyright Law Report, September, 2005
Glen Perinot

Protect Your Company with Non-competition Agreements
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for this article
Globe and Mail, August 30, 2005
Sasha Nagy

Court Okays Use of Trademarks in Google Searches
E-Commerce Times, August, 2005
Javad Heydary

Henson Trusts - An Overview
August, 2005
Douglas J. Green & Mario Thomaidis

Companies Step Up Electronic Monitoring of Employees
E-Commerce Times, July, 2005
Javad Heydary

Contractual Validity: Online Trading in North America
World Internet Law Report, July 2005
Javad Heydary & Jindra Rajwans

Buying a Home? Important Considerations When Things Go Wrong
Toronto, Ontario, June 29, 2005
W. Xavier Navarrete & Douglas A. Fairbairn

Divisional Court Affirms Class Certification of Franchise Action Against A&P Canada
June 17, 2005
Javad Heydary

Local Taxation of Online Sales: Only a Matter of Time?
E-commerce Times, June 16, 2005
Javad Heydary

Online Gambling Site PartyGaming to Float IPO
Javad Heydary was extensively quoted for this article.
E-commerce Times, June 5, 2005
Keith Regan

Court of Appeal Enunciates Test for ISP Disclosure of Users' Identity
World Internet Law Report, June 2005
Glen Perinot

Is Your Boss Monitoring Your BlackBerry?
E-commerce Times, May 26, 2005
Javad Heydary

New Law Clears Way for DVD Filtering Technology
E-commerce Times, May 12, 2005
Javad Heydary

New York Common Law Protects Recordings Out of Copyright, Court Rules
World Copyright Law Report, May 12, 2005
Glen Perinot

New York Court Rules Common Law Protects Recordings Out of Copyright
World Copyright Law Report, May 2005
Glen Perinot

Advertising for Online Gambling - Is it Legal?
E-commerce Times, April 28, 2005
Javad Heydary

Court: Out-of-State Telecommuter Must Pay New York Income Tax
E-commerce Times, April 14, 2005
Javad Heydary

Report on Business TV
Michael Vaughan Live
April 12, 2005
Javad Heydary was a guest on the show discussing click fraud.

Franchise Times - Legal Eagles
April 4, 2005
Javad Heydary was designated as a "Legal Eagle" for 2005 by other lawyers as part of the annual selection of top global franchise lawyers organized by Franchise Times.

How to Obtain a Marriage Licence in Ontario
June 2006
Felicia Zipete

Looking to the Law to Aid Software Users
Javad Heydary was interviewed and quoted for this article
IT World Canada, April 1, 2005
Tom Venetis

Identity Theft: Are Organizations Obliged To Notify Clients?
E-commerce Times, March 31, 2005
Javad Heydary

Crackdown on Illegal Downloading Brings Global Legal Action
E-commerce Times, March 17, 2005
Javad Heydary

Regulation of Online Dating Services Sparks Controversy
E-commerce Times, March 3, 2005
Javad Heydary

Appeals Court Takes the Middle Road on Webcasting Royalty Rates
World Copyright Law Report, March 2005
Javad Heydary

Drug Industry Steps Up Fight Against Online Pharmacies
E-commerce Times, February 18, 2005
Javad Heydary

Legal Implications of Using RFID Highlighted
E-commerce Times, February 3, 2005
Javad Heydary

Report on Business TV
Michael Vaughan Live
January 27, 2005
Javad Heydary was a guest on the show discussing franchising.

Damages for Personal Injury in Ontario
Toronto, Ontario, January 24, 2005
W. Xavier Navarrete

Non-competition Agreements: Dangers of Overreaching
E-commerce Times, January 20, 2005
Javad Heydary

Anatomy of an IT Contract - Choice of Law, Forum, Venue
E-commerce Times, January 6, 2005
Javad Heydary

US Getting Serious About Spyware Laws
E-commerce Times, January 2, 2005
Javad Heydary

EBay Expresses 'Outrage' over Arrest of Executive in India
Javad Heydary was interviewed and extensively quoted for this article.
E-commerce Times, December 20, 2004
Jennifer LeClaire

Google Sues over 'Click Fraud'
E-commerce Times, December 9, 2004
Javad Heydary

Supreme Court declines to hear RIAA appeal in Verizon Case
World eBusiness Law Report, November 2004
Javad Heydary

FCC Bars States From Regulating VoIP
E-commerce Times, November 11, 2004
Javad Heydary

Mining of ‘.uk’ Whois database is copyright infringement
World Copyright Law Report, November 2004
Javad Heydary

Court overrules forum-selection clause in AOL user agreement
World eBusiness Law Report, November 2004
Javad Heydary

Limits of Drafting One-Sided Agreements
E-commerce Times, October 28, 2004
Javad Heydary

No Obligation for Websites to Enable Disability Access, Court Rules
World eBusiness Law Report, October 2004
Sandra Cha & Lisa Katz Jones

Patriot Act's Authority to Demand Internet Records Struck Down
World eBusiness Law Report, October 2004
Javad Heydary & Marc Shewchun

Court Says E-Mail Insufficient as Employee Notification Tool
E-commerce Times, October 7, 2004
Javad Heydary

Ontario Ministry Consults on E-friendly Consumer Protection Regulations
World eBusiness Law Report, October 2004
Andrew S. Nunes & Javad Heydary

Committee Considers Bill Against Double Taxation of Telecommuters
World eBusiness Law Report, October 2004
Javad Heydary & Jeremy Spry

Use of Two-second Sample in Rap Song Constitutes Infringement, Court Rules
World Copyright Law Report, October 2004
Javad Heydary & David P. Gray

Internet-only Pharmacies Get Government Green Light
World eBusiness Law Report, October 2004
Javad Heydary

Internet Gambling - Regulate or Litigate?
E-commerce Times, September 30, 2004
Javad Heydary

Appeal Court Asserts Jurisdiction Over Infringing Course Materials
World Copyright Law Report, September 2004
Marc Shewchun & Javad Heydary

Laws, Bounties & International Cooperation: the Fight against Spam Continues
E-commerce Times, September 23, 2004
Javad Heydary

eBay not Liable for Online Comments Posted by User, Court Finds
World eBusiness Law Report, September 2004
Javad Heydary

Is a Website Sufficient To Establish Jurisdiction?
E-commerce Times, September 16, 2004
Javad Heydary

E-Commerce Protectionism and US Appellate Courts
E-commerce Times, September 9, 2004
Javad Heydary

Golf Scores v. Yacht Sales: Copyright Law and Data Extractions
E-commerce Times, September 2, 2004
Javad Heydary

DoJ and Civil Liberties Groups Unite to Appeal E-interception Decision
World eBusiness Law Report, September 2004
Javad Heydary

Domain Name Geography: Mexico Loses Fight over Mexico.com
E-commerce Times, August 19, 2004
Javad Heydary

Troubling Global Trends Emerging in Online Defamation
E-commerce Times, August 5, 2004
Javad Heydary

In Landmark Decision (Tariff 22), Supreme Court of Canada Rules ISPs Not Liable for Copyright Violations by Subscribers
World Copyright Law Report, July 2004
Javad Heydary & Christopher J. Zaleski

Canada Proposes Secure Electronic Signature Regulations
World eBusiness Law Report, June 2004
Javad Heydary

Canadian Federal Court Dismisses Motion to Compel ISPs to Disclose Identity of File Sharers
World Copyright Law Report, April 2004
Javad Heydary & W. Xavier Navarrete

ICANN Faces Twin Challenges to its Domain Name Regulatory Practices
World eBusiness Law Report, April 2004
Javad Heydary

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Law Society’s Photocopying Policy Does Not Violate Copyright Law
World Copyright Law Report, March 2004
Javad Heydary & W. Xavier Navarrete

Legal Aspects of Purchasing a Franchise
The Commercial Investor, March 2004
Javad Heydary & W. Xavier Navarrete

Canadian Recording Industry Begins Fight Against Music Uploaders
World eBusiness Law Report, March 2004
Javad Heydary

Fundamentals of Corporate Law
The Business Exchange, March 2004
Javad Heydary

Ontario Court Asserts Jurisdiction Over Washington Post Based on Online Publication
World Internet Law Report, February 2004
Javad Heydary

Ontario's Franchise Law
The Business Exchange, February 2004
W. Xavier Navarrete & Douglas A. Fairbairn

U.S. Court Rules against Canadian Company Registering Domain Names
World eBusiness Law Report, February 2004
Javad Heydary

Canadian Court Rules Against Samoan Company in Domain Name Case
World eBusiness Law Report, January 2004
Javad Heydary

ECJ Rules Italian Internet Gambling Ban Is Justified
World eBusiness Law Report, December 2003
Javad Heydary

Introduction to Retail Lease Agreements
The Business Exchange, December 2003
Douglas A. Fairbairn & W. Xavier Navarrete

The Civil Litigation Process - An Overview
The Business Exchange, November 2003
W. Xavier Navarrete & Glen Perinot

Buying a Franchise: Legal Considerations
The Business Exchange, October 2003
Javad Heydary & Beatriz Contreras

Unanimous Shareholders' Agreement: Summary Review
The Business Exchange, September 2003
Javad Heydary & Robert J. Hamilton

Dot-CA Disputes: Governing Rules & Decided Cases in Canada
World Internet Law Report, July 2003
Javad Heydary

Buying a Business: Selected Due Diligence Issues
The Business Exchange, July 2003
Robert J. Hamilton & Javad Heydary

E-TIPS: E-commerce, Technology and Intellectual Property Summaries
Editor, 2002-2003
Javad Heydary

Legal News

Canadian Version of Sedona Conference E-Discovery Principles Released

Website Terms and Conditions Enforceable with Sufficient Notice

US Copyright Action Launched Over Open Source Breach

Ontario Court Bars Opposing Counsel ...

Ontario to Broadcast Court Proceedings Online

U.S. Supreme Court Reins-in Reach of U.S. Patents Abroad

Canadian Company Develops New Technology to Fight Spam

Alberta Cree Band Told to Cease Internet Gambling Plans

Canadian Copyright Collective Seeks Private Copying Levy for iPods

U.S. Courts Frequently Cite Wikipedia

Superior Court of Justice Protects Ontario Homeowners from Fraudulent Mortgage

Ontario's Appellate Court Reduces Punitive Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Case

Marriage Contract Set Aside By Ontario Superior Court for Failure to Disclose Significant Assets

Canada's Top Court Rules Litigation Privilege Expires When Litigation Ends

Spousal Support Award More than Twice the Recipient's Needs

Supreme Court of Canada Awards Retroactive Child Support

Survey Finds Many Employers Monitor Outbound Messages

Bank Makes Incorrect Assumptions About DNS Listings

Amazon's "One Click" Patent Back Before U.S. Patent Office

Record Industry Sues XM Satellite Over iPod-like Device

Canada's Top Court Rules Hosts Not Liable...

Complaint Filed Against Google's Click-Fraud Class Action Settlement

Apple Wins Trademark Battle Against Beatles' Record Company

Supreme Court of Canada Affirms the Paramount Importance of Privacy.

CRTC Declines to Regulate Mobile TV

Court Authorizes Internal Revenue Service To Seek...

Gratis Internet Sued for Massive Privacy Violations

U.S. Federal Court Finds Use of Competitor's Marks...

UK Politician Wins Internet Defamation Lawsuit

B.C. Court Awards Damages and Permanent Injunction in Cyberlibel Lawsuit

European Commission Begins Public Inquiry ...

First Summary Judgment Granted in Medical Negligence Case

OPP Cracks Down on Wireless Internet Theft

Sony Faces Setback in Patent Battle Over Vibrotactile Technology

Ontario's Highest Court Rules Right of First Refusal Does Not Survive Maturity Date on Charge

Google Settles Click Fraud Suit For $ 90 Million

Quebec Company Fined for Evading Private Copying Levies

Vonage Canada Complains About "VoIP Tax"

FTC Settles with Cardsystems over Data Breach

Toronto Hydro Plans Wireless Internet Access for Downtown

RIM Concludes Patent Battle With $612.5M Payment to NTP

Alberta Privacy Commissioner Issues Report on Outsourcing

Blind Student Sues Retailer over Its Inaccessible Website

U.S. Court Rules Student Loan Provider Not...

Ontario Court of Appeal Holds Subcontractors...

Italian Government Cracks Down on Online Gambling

Ontario's Highest Court Has Held No Need to Obtain Leave...

U.S. Trying to Get Around Antigua Online Gaming...

Online Classified Site Pioneer Craigslist Sued for Housing Ad Bias

Supreme Court of Canada Denies Leave to Appeal in Key Internet Jurisdiction Case

Appeal Court Reverses "chilling" Decision on Class Action Certification

Makers of Grand Theft Auto Video Game Sued ...

Blacklists BMW's and Ricoh's German Websites

RIM Achieves Patent Victories in Europe

Does Ontario Law Recognize the Tort of Invasion of Privacy?

Ontario Court of Appeal Explains Divisional Court's Monetary Jurisdiction

California Court of Appeal Upholds Microsoft Class Action Settlement

Alberta Court of Appeal Asserts that Corporations Cannot Hide Behind Privacy Laws

U.S. Patent Office Upholds Microsoft's File System Patents

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Disability Benefits Not Property for Equalization Purposes

Sony Obtains $6 Million in Statutory Damages for Mod Chip Sales

CIRA Transfers Domain Name to Complainant

UK Businessman Wins Landmark Spam Suit

Ontario Appellate Court Finds Limitation Act does not bar claim against Estate Executors and Trustees

Priceline.com Successful in Dispute over Domain Name

Will Canada's Top Court Find Party Hosts Liable?

SEC Fines McAfee $50 Million

Court of Appeal for Ontario Releases Decision in Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. v. Ontario...

To Fight Counterfeits Pfizer Inserts RFID Tags in Viagra Packages

Court Finds Law Firm's Use of Someone else's Password not to be "Hacking"

Ontario Attorney General Announces New Law Commission of Ontario

The Canadian Competition Bureau Hands out Record Fines in Anti-trust Case

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Police Search Case

Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Defamation Decision

German Court Rules Online Publisher Must Monitor Reader Comments

SEC Proposes Website Postings to Replace Mail for Proxy Statements and Annual Reports

Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Securities Class Action Judgment Against Danier Leather

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Private Offering Does Not Require Issuing Prospectus

Ontario Court Enforces Foreign Judgment

U.S. Appeals Court Rejects Music Downloader's Fair Use Defence

Identity Thief Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment for Card Skimming

Armstrong Scheduled for Trial in Italy on Defamation Charges

EU Telecoms Subject to New Data-Tracking Plan

The Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Mortgage Valid Despite Fraudulent Power of Attorney

South Africa's High Court Affirms Same Sex Marriage

The Inuit allege a Violation of Human Rights against U.S. Climate Change Policies

Ontario Introduces Securities Transfer Legislation

Mistrial Declared in First Federal Trial of Vioxx-maker, Merck and Company

Tech Millionaire's War on ID Checks Takes Him to 9th Circuit

Appellant Succeeds in 1193430 Ontario Inc. v. Boa-Franc Inc. Decision

Minority Shareholders Seeking Remedy for Oppression: Wonsch et al. v. Wonsch et al. (Amended Decision)

New Brunswick Introduces Franchise Legislation

U.S Supreme Court Hears Arguments on How Juries Decide on Death Sentences

Apple faces iPod patent dispute

South Korea fines Microsoft $32 Million...

Empire Online sues Partygaming...

China Tries New Tactics in Patent Fight...

Sony BMG Faces Legal Challenges Over Use of Digital Rights Management Software...

Complainant Loses Fight Over Airs.ca...

Lawsuit targets Xbox 360 console...

U.S. Lawsuits Allege Dating Sites Committing Fraud...

Domain Name Transferred in Split Decision under CIRA Dispute Resolution Policy...

Amazon Wins Dispute over its 1-Click Patent...

Massachusetts Governor Vetoes Wine Shipment Law...

CAN-SPAM Act Impacts Spammers...

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Releases Annual Reports on Federal Privacy Statutes of Canada

Bell Canada Wins Fight over Domain Name

Landmark Internet Libel Decision (Bangoura) Reversed by the Ontario Court of Appeal --- B.C. Court Follows Overturned Ontario Decision

Attempt to Register "Linux" As A Trademark Fails

WTO Gives US Deadline to Comply with Online Gaming Decision

Companies Plan to Pool RFID Patents

Author Claims Online Essays Breach Copyright

Canadian Federal Government Introduces New Copyright Bill

New Kentucky Law Attempts to Regulate Internet Pharmacies

Online Casino Advertisement Case Continues

Federal Court of Appeal (Canada) Enunciates Test for ISP Disclosure of Users' Identity

Report Shows Most Employers Monitor Employees Electronically

Privacy Commissioner of Canada to Audit Data Flow Between Canada and the U.S.

Best Buy Canada Sued for V-Chip Patent Infringement

Canada Included on U.S. List of Countries Requiring Improvements to Digital IP Laws

Bush Signs Family Entertainment and Copyright Bill

New Commission to Regulate Internet Gambling in U.K.

ICANN Officially Approves Two New Domain Names

Leading Law Firm Initiates Legal Action over Anonymous Online Posting

Canadian Telecom Challenges Regulator over VoIP

WTO Releases Decision in Online Gambling Case

Canadian Government Releases Copyright Reform Report

Google Loses Appeal in French Trademark Case

Online Information Broker Sued for Failing to Protect Confidential Database

Canadian Federal Court of Appeal Issues Judgment in Privacy Case (Englander v. Telus)

Doctor in Canada Suspended for Prescribing Drugs for U.S. Patients

Court Decides Internet Users More Likely to Confuse Trademarks

U.S. Plans to Track Visitors with RFID Chips

Canadian Government Claims U.S. Court Decision in RIM Litigation Threatens Canadian Business

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Issues Spam Decision

Court Rules Generic Domain Grabbing not Unethical

U.S. Supreme Court Addresses Statutory Fair Use Defense in Trademark Case

Internet Pharmacies to Operate Legally in Manitoba

Federal Court of Appeal Interprets PIPEDA in Englander v. Telus Communications Inc.

Law Firm Sued for Copyright Infringement over Website

Ontario Judge Awards Significant Damages in Cyber libel Case

Privacy Commissioner of Canada releases Annual Report

Ontario Enacts New Health Privacy Legislation

UK Courts Address Jurisdiction in Internet Libel Cases

Ontario Court Decision Shows Potential Problems with Enforcing Non-Solicitation Covenants

Employer’s Collection of Biometric Information Not Contravention of PIPEDA

Ontario Court of Appeal Releases its Decision in Robertson

Ontario Court affirms Privilege Extends to Electronic File References in Pleadings

Ontario Superior Court Examines “Organization” and “Commercial Activities” under PIPEDA

Ontario Racing Commission Challenges Canadian Gambling Site

Release of Revised Draft Regulations to Ontario Consumer Protection Act, 2002

Scottish Online Defamation Suit Settles

Atlantic Canada Governments to Sell Lottery Tickets Online

Ontario Court Orders Disclosure of Employees' Personal Information despite PIPEDA

U.S. Court Asserts Jurisdiction over Copyright Infringement Claim

In Landmark Decision (Tariff 22), Supreme Court of Canada Rules ISPs Not Liable for Copyright Violations by Subscribers

ISPs Not Liable for Copyright Infringement for Storing Data

Canadian Spammer Settles CAN-SPAM Lawsuit

Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Online Defamation Warrants Increased Damages

Canadian MPs Release Interim Report on Copyright Reform

Ontario Court Rules Videotaped Evidence from Nanny Camera is Admissible

Canadian Internet Pharmacy Founder Fighting to Clear his Name

Lawyers Not Subject to U.S. Privacy Legislation

Canada Issues Privacy Investigative Body Regulations

U.S. Internet Decisions Consider Whether Website Sufficient to Establish Jurisdiction

Internet Pharmacy Sues Health Canada

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Law Society’s Photocopying Policy Does Not Violate Copyright Law

UK High Court Asserts Jurisdiction in Internet Libel Case

Ontario Court Asserts Jurisdiction Over Washington Post Based on Online Publication

Canadian Race Track First to Offer Online Gambling

Ontario Introduces Health Information Protection Act

Report Finds Identity Theft on the Rise in Canada

Internet Browser Patent Re-examination Ordered

New Online System Launched To Manage Copyright Clearance For Canadian Literatures

Law Firm Protected from Liability for Internet Posting

Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Internet Libel Finding

New York Man Sentenced to Jail for Online Sale of Copyrighted Music

Ontario Company Launches Suit Against ICANN Over the Wait List Service

U.S. Court of Appeals Formulates Test For Website Operator Liability