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$20-million obituary piracy judgment likely a symbolic victory
$20-million obituary piracy judgment likely a symbolic victory Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , June 4, 2019 A $20-million...
Jun 3, 2024


Court says no more monkey business
Court says no more monkey business Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , May 3, 2018 An American court has ruled there can't be...
May 2, 2018


Trademarking ‘Taco Tuesday’ a tough task
Trademarking ‘Taco Tuesday’ a tough task Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , February 16, 2018 A large chain of taco restaurants...
Feb 15, 2018


FCA ‘got it right’ in luggage trademark infringement case
FCA ‘got it right’ in luggage trademark infringement case Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , November 28, 2017 The Federal...
Nov 27, 2017


Copyright decision spells out 'fair dealing' for Canadian universities
Copyright decision spells out 'fair dealing' for Canadian universities Posted by: Intellectual Property - Bill Northcote , October 18,...
Oct 17, 2017


Under all the monkey business are serious legal issues
Under all the monkey business are serious legal issues Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , August 24, 2017 The fight over the...
Aug 23, 2017


The CSI effect: managing client expectations
The CSI effect: managing client expectations Posted by: Business Law - Civil and Commercial Litigation - Bill Northcote - Jonathan...
Mar 15, 2017


Former law firm partner sued for $9 million
Former law firm partner sued for $9 million Posted by: Bill Northcote , February 21, 2017 A Toronto litigation and corporate law...
Feb 20, 2017


Respect key to success of co-counsel arrangement
Respect key to success of co-counsel arrangement Posted by: Armand G.R. Conant - Bill Northcote - Joel Berkovitz , December 12, 2016...
Dec 11, 2016


Adaptability essential for co-counsel success
Adaptability essential for co-counsel success Posted by: Armand G.R. Conant - Bill Northcote - Joel Berkovitz , November 25, 2016...
Nov 24, 2016


Clear mandates for executives key task for incoming CEO
Clear mandates for executives key task for incoming CEO Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , September 2, 2016 As it can be...
Sep 1, 2016


Large law firms, networks competing on global stage
Large law firms, networks competing on global stage Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , July 26, 2016 As law firms grow to  ...
Jul 25, 2016


Networks competing with big firms internationally
Networks competing with big firms internationally Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , July 13, 2016 Since the first law firm...
Jul 12, 2016


PR reps take down high school production of Hamilton musical, cite copyright
PR reps take down high school production of Hamilton musical, cite copyright Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , June 21, 2016...
Jun 20, 2016


Formal agreements help avoid family business friction
Formal agreements help avoid family business friction Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , May 19, 2016 For those building a...
May 18, 2016


Canadians no longer allowed to apply to be on Jeopardy!
Canadians no longer allowed to apply to be on Jeopardy! Posted by: Business Law - Media, Advertising and Entertainment Law - Bill...
Mar 20, 2016


Breach of copyright over paywall raises tech neutrality questions
Breach of copyright over paywall raises tech neutrality questions Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , February 11, 2016 A recent...
Feb 10, 2016


Court clears way for trial in copyright suit over dancing baby video
Court clears way for trial in copyright suit over dancing baby video Posted by: Intellectual Property - Bill Northcote , September 15,...
Sep 14, 2015


Tiered exit from practice means compensation, client autonomy
Tiered exit from practice means compensation, client autonomy Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , August 21, 2015 Transitioning...
Aug 20, 2015


Ontario’s business law statutes could be more innovative
Ontario’s business law statutes could be more innovative Posted by: Business Law - Bill Northcote , July 31, 2015 The provincial...
Jul 30, 2015
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