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Category Archives: Advertising Law
Beware “Buy Now, Pay Later Ads”
By Daniel Workman (reprinted with permission from CreditCards.com). Many consumers are enticed when they see advertisements touting “Pay absolutely nothing upfront” or “Don’t pay a cent for 18 months” deals. These deferred payment options are a form of financing where consumers often get tagged with … Read the rest of this entry »
Competition Bureau Seeks Input on Regulated Industries in Which to Intervene for More Competition
Earlier this week, the Canadian Competition Bureau announced that it was launching a public consultation for suggestions as to where it should intervene (i.e., advocate) for more competition in key Canadian markets. In this regard, on September 10th the Bureau announced: “The Competition Bureau announced … Read the rest of this entry »
Facebook Loosens Up Promotions Rules for Contests Run on Facebook
CANADIAN CONTEST RULES/PRECEDENTS Do you need contest rules/precedents for a Canadian contest? We offer many types of Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents and forms (i.e., Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents to run common types of contests in Canada). These include precedents for random draw contests (i.e., where … Read the rest of this entry »
Rogers Largely Wins Landmark Chatr Misleading Advertising and Performance Claims Case
Earlier today the Competition Bureau announced the fairly long-awaited decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (per Marrocco J.) in the Rogers Chatr misleading advertising and performance claims case (Canada (Competition Bureau) v. Chatr Wireless Inc., 2013 ONSC 5315 (Ont. Sup. Ct.)). In announcing … Read the rest of this entry »
Twitter Contests: Some Thoughts, Tips and Traps
CANADIAN CONTEST RULES/PRECEDENTS Do you need contest rules/precedents for a Canadian contest? We offer many types of Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents and forms (i.e., Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents to run common types of contests in Canada). These include precedents for random draw contests (i.e., where … Read the rest of this entry »
A Post For a Summer Day – Angler Who Catches World Record Bass Sues Association in “Hook-a-Million” Contest
CANADIAN CONTEST RULES/PRECEDENTS Do you need contest rules/precedents for a Canadian contest? We offer many types of Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents and forms (i.e., Canadian contest/sweepstakes law precedents to run common types of contests in Canada). These include precedents for random draw contests (i.e., where … Read the rest of this entry »
Competition Bureau Chases Leon’s and The Brick for Allegedly Deceptive “Buy Now, Pay Later” Promotions
Earlier today, the Competition Bureau announced that it was commencing proceedings in Ontario Superior Court against Leon’s and The Brick, two of Canada’s largest furniture and home appliance retailers, for making allegedly deceptive “Buy Now, Pay Later” promotional claims (see: Competition Bureau Takes Action Against … Read the rest of this entry »
Upcoming Events: 2013 Annual Competition Law Fall Conference (October 3-4, Ottawa)
The National Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association is hosting its 2013 Annual Competition Law Fall Conference in Ottawa (October 3-4, 2013). From the Competition Law Section: “An unprecedented number of important decisions are pending (or have recently been decided) in a variety … Read the rest of this entry »
