Category Archives: Associations

August 15, 2021

Long Contest Rules Precedent for Canadian Random Draw Contests

Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a random draw contest in Canada? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Random Draw Contest) precedent. This Canadian contest forms package includes long … Read the rest of this entry »

August 5, 2021

CASL Precedents: CASL Corporate Compliance Program

Do you need corporate compliance program to help your company or organization comply with Canada’s federal anti-spam legislation (CASL)? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to help companies, associations, other types of organizations and individuals comply with CASL, including our CASL Corporate Compliance Program … Read the rest of this entry »

July 15, 2021

Long Contest Rules Precedent for Canadian Skill-Based/Judged Contests

Do you need a precedent for long (i.e., full) contest rules to run a skill-based or judged contest in Canada (e.g., an essay, photo or other skill contest)? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Long Rules (Skill Contest) … Read the rest of this entry »

June 15, 2021

Winner Release Form Precedent for Canadian Contests/Sweepstakes

Are you planning to run a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and need a winner release form for winners to release the sponsor from liability? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Winner Release Form precedent. This Canadian promotional contest forms … Read the rest of this entry »

May 15, 2021

Canadian Contest/Sweepstakes Law Checklist for Running Contests in Canada

Are you running a contest/sweepstakes in Canada and would like to check that you are including all key legal requirements? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including a Canadian Contest Law Checklist. Contest lawyers, advertising agencies and companies that regularly … Read the rest of this entry »

March 15, 2021

Canadian Skill Trip (Destination) Contest Rules Precedent

Are you planning to run a trip/destination contest/sweepstakes in Canada (i.e., destination marketing contest) and select winners based on some type of skill, such as a photo, essay or other competition? Trip/destination contests are a very popular way for local and international governments to promote … Read the rest of this entry »

February 15, 2021

Winner Release Forms Precedents for Canadian Trip and Destination Contests

Are you planning to run a trip (i.e., destination) contest open to Canadians and need winner release forms for the winner, companion and any minors? Our firm offers many types of precedents/forms to operate Canadian contests/sweepstakes, including Winner Releases For Trip Contests (Winner & Guest … Read the rest of this entry »

August 21, 2020

Running a Friends-and-Family Promotion in Canada? Cruel, Cryptic CASL Strikes Again

During the COVID-19 epidemic, one marketing development that I have noticed is an increased effort to promote destination marketing, including through promotional contests.  In this regard, I have acted for several countries assisting them with their destination marketing related promotions.  My new Canadian Lawyer column … Read the rest of this entry »