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Published on: 11 Oct 2023 By

Proposed changes to the Competition Act could affect your business

On September 21, 2023, Bill C-56—also known as the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act—received its first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill proposes several changes to Canada’s Competition Act. One such change is a significant expansion of the government’s power to conduct inquiries…

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Published on: 27 Sep 2023 By

Navigating the complex world of Letters of Intent: A buy-side guide

In the rapidly paced, high-stakes game of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), the first move is not dissimilar to a game of chess; a good opening will set the pace for the rest of the game. In M&A deals, the first move must be similarly strategic, resembling an orchestrated dance that…

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Published on: 21 Sep 2023 By
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Understanding privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and their importance for your business

In the ever-evolving data privacy landscape, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to protect themselves and their customers. One crucial tool that can help you navigate this complex terrain is a privacy impact assessment, or PIA. What is a privacy impact assessment (PIA)? Privacy impact a…

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Published on: 26 Jul 2023 By

Emojis can now amount to a contractual agreement

Back in January 2023 in our blog post, “How do I know if I have formed a contract?”, we discussed how emojis can indicate an intention to enter into a contract. Briefly, we discussed the case in Israel called Dahan v Haim, where a judge ruled that a prospective tenant sending text messages c…

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Published on: 18 Jul 2023 By
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Understanding data protection agreements: Key concepts and benefits

Data protection agreements – specifically, what are they, and as a business, should I have them? Three types of data Generally, your business signs data protection agreements with third-parties when you are providing important data to them. Here, data is referred to as one of three typ…

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Published on: 18 Jul 2023 By
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Protecting your business: Cybersecurity and cyber hygiene

To illustrate the importance of proper cybersecurity and cyber hygiene practices, I will provide a brief example of a common cyber threat known as Business Email Compromise (BEC). Then, I will present actionable steps that you can take today to enhance the protection of your business. Busine…

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Published on: 18 Jul 2023 By
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Business litigation: Tips for prevention and best practices

What is business litigation? Business litigation involves legal disputes where parties either sue or are sued. Cases typically involve two key components: liability, determining who caused harm, and damages, addressing losses incurred. Success in a case requires both liability and damages to…

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Published on: 13 Mar 2023 By

My business suffered a ransomware attack. Should I pay?

Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly common threat for businesses of all sizes, and it is essential for your business to have a plan in place for how to respond if your organization is ever targeted. During the ransomware attack, among the most critical decisions that your business…

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