Category Archives: Articles

Key Tips to Successfully Running Contests (Sweepstakes) in Canada

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 »

New Publications: Canadian Competition Law Review (Fall 2012)

The National Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association has published a new issue of its Competition Law Review (which is now also available in a searchable format online). This new issue includes articles on The Competition Act of 1986, Competitor Agreements: Interpreting Criminal … Read the rest of this entry »

The Regulation of Gift Cards in BC – A Short Overview

Gift cards are a type of stored-value payment card issued by retailers that are preloaded with a specific value for future purchases.  These include cards that can be used at a particular store or retailer, cards redeemable at a chain or mall and credit card … Read the rest of this entry »

Contests are Contracts: Are You Covered By Your Rules?

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 »

New Trade & Professional Association Books from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE)

The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) is offering a number of new trade and professional association related books.  From the CSAE: “Books to help your Board, your staff, and you.  If you lead an association or not-for-profit organization, these publications will help. 

The following … Read the rest of this entry »

Canada’s Anti-spam Legislation: A Short Overview, Some Recent Developments & Practical Steps to Consider Before CASL Comes Into Force

CANADIAN CASL (ANTI-SPAM LAW) PRECEDENTS Do you need a precedent or checklist to comply with CASL (Canadian anti-spam law)? We offer Canadian anti-spam law (CASL) precedents and checklists to help electronic marketers comply with CASL.  These include checklists and precedents for express consent requests (including … Read the rest of this entry »

New Publications: “Canada’s Anti-spam Law: Filtering Relationships” – Canadian Corporate Counsel (CCCA)

CANADIAN CASL (ANTI-SPAM LAW) PRECEDENTS Do you need a precedent or checklist to comply with CASL (Canadian anti-spam law)? We offer Canadian anti-spam law (CASL) precedents and checklists to help electronic marketers comply with CASL.  These include checklists and precedents for express consent requests (including … Read the rest of this entry »

Tips For Running a Successful Contest – U.S. and Canadian Considerations

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 »