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Category Archives: Competition Law
New Publications: Promoting Compliance With Competition Law – New Global OECD Competition/Antitrust Compliance Report Includes Canada
The OECD has published a new report on global competition law compliance entitled Promoting Compliance with Competition Law. The OECD’s new report, which is the result of a roundtable in 2011 on competition law compliance, includes submissions from more than twenty competition/antitrust enforcement authorities including … 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 »
Competition Bureau September In Brief – Includes Online and Mobile Fraud Sweep
On September 28, 2012, the Competition Bureau published its September In Brief newsletter, which includes recent announcements of the appointment of John Pecman as Interim Commissioner of Competition, publication of the Bureau’s final Abuse of Dominance Guidelines, commencement of its new misleading advertising suit against … Read the rest of this entry »
Using Social Media for Your Contest? Do You Know the 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 »
Competition Bureau Posts New Acting Commissioner of Competition: John Pecman
The Competition Bureau has updated its organizational chart with John Pecman (formerly head of the Criminal Matters Branch) as Acting Commissioner of Competition. From the Bureau: “John Pecman is Acting Commissioner of Competition. The Commissioner is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition … 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 »
