Contributing to your RDSP
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a government assisted savings plan available to individuals who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and is intended to help ensure the financial security of an individual with a disability. Federal government contributions may also be available for the RDSP which can make this vehicle an excellent...
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In September, the Scotts Miracle-Gro pesticide company was sentenced to pay the largest ever criminal penalty, and the largest ever civil penalty, for deliberate violations of the US Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Scott’s sold 70 million pounds of bird food it had treated with pesticides toxic to birds, filed false documents and...
Continue reading the post titled Pesticide crimes by Scotts, largest fine, 50 years after Silent SpringJohnson & Johnson’s bankruptcy strategy for talcum powder cancer lawsuits rejected by US Court
A US Court of Appeals has rejected a controversial strategy by Johnson & Johnson to use a bankruptcy as a way to deal with billions of dollars worth of claims filed against the company by cancer victims, who allege that J&Jβs talcum powder products (e.g., baby powder) cause cancer. As a result of the decision,...
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Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts during the holiday season. Whether you are buying them for friends and family, or a lucky recipient, it is helpful to know that there is legislation in place to protect consumers and prevent retail outlets from eating away at your generous gift by tacking on exorbitant...
Continue reading the post titled Gift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!A Missed Opportunity: The Supreme Court Declines Leave to Appeal in Wakelam v. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
The Supreme Court has declined leave to appeal in Wakelam v. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. The decision means that the far-reaching findings of the British Columbia Court of Appeal in the areas of consumer protection, competition and restitution law, are permitted to stand. It also means that a conflict among several appellate decisions, concerning the availability...
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The PMRA has given pool salt an administrative exemption from regulation, one not disclosed in its regulations or on its website.
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When a professional practice or business is sold, whether by share sale or asset sale, consideration must be given to the issue of third-party consents.Β Typically, when a business enters into a third-party contract, the contract will include a provision whereby the consent of such third party must be obtained prior to the sale or transfer...
Continue reading the post titled Landlord and other third-party consents in business transactionsPersonal vs. commercial goodwill β Which oneβs worth more?
What exactly is Goodwill? Goodwill is an intangible asset of a business. Although there are many varieties of goodwill, some of the more common examples include a high traffic or exclusive location, a strong reputation, brand name recognition, and great customer relationships. And whatβs the difference between personal goodwill and commercial goodwill? Personal goodwill is...
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On August 11, 2022, global pharmaceutical and consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson (βJ&Jβ) announced that it would stop all sales of its talc-based baby powder products in 2023. The announcement is noteworthy news for tens of thousands of women who are bringing lawsuits against J&J, claiming damages for allegedly developing cancer due to baby...
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The U.S. and Canada prohibit product-based pyramid marketing schemes in different ways. This short article is intended to give multi-level marketing businesses a better understanding of the important legal asymmetries between the two countries. Β The Canadian Competition Act specifically defines multi-level marketing (βMLMβ) plans and prohibits pyramid schemes. The Competition Act1 at s. 55(1)...
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