Tag Archives: competition

January 3, 2014

Competition Compliance: “Competition Law: How to Stay Out of Trouble” (Canadian Corporate Counsel Association)

Earlier today, the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) published a new edition of its CCCA Magazine.   Included is a quite good article on competition law compliance entitled “Competition law: How to stay out of trouble” (sub-title: “How a robust antitrust compliance program can keep your … Read the rest of this entry »

December 17, 2013

U.S. FTC Settlement With Associations Shows Importance of Reviewing Codes With a Critical Competition Eye, Including Advertising Restrictions

Codes of ethics are a common and ubiquitous aspect of many trade and professional associations.  A well prepared and thought out association code can achieve a number of legitimate aims, including ensuring that members adhere to the common goals and principles of the association, reducing … Read the rest of this entry »

November 27, 2013

New Publications: Canadian Competition Bureau Freshens Up Its Little Black Book of Scams

Looking for a (perhaps slightly dark) entertaining read about popular scams?  On November 1st the Canadian Competition Bureau updated its Little Black Book of Scams. This apparently very popular Bureau publication, first adopted by the Bureau from the Australian ACCC’s similar publication, includes discussions of … Read the rest of this entry »

November 21, 2013

Canadian Commissioner of Competition Talks Compliance Programs

Canada’s (relatively new now) Commissioner is on the road at the moment, having delivered remarks yesterday in India.  In a short but focused speech in Kashipur India, the Commissioner focused quite a bit on the history of Canadian competition law, the importance of competition to … Read the rest of this entry »

September 13, 2013

Competition/Antitrust Events: 2013 Annual CBA Fall Competition Law Conference

The National Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is holding its annual Fall Competition Law Conference from October 3-4, 2013 in Ottawa (chaired by Anita Banicevic, of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg in Toronto).  From the CBA: “This past year has been … Read the rest of this entry »

July 7, 2013

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 »

May 6, 2013

“Babies Can Read” is Back – A Curious Advertising Tale on a Monday Afternoon

Advertising can be funny sometimes, or odd, or a bit like faith or all of these.   Let me explain what I’m talking about.  A few months ago, in perhaps one of the strangest advertising law tales I’ve seen in awhile (or ever), I wrote about … Read the rest of this entry »

August 20, 2012

Conferences: CCCE Publishes Updated Canada In the Pacific Century Conference Agenda: Ottawa – September 24-25, 2012

From the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE): “On September 24-25, 2012, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives will host “Canada in the Pacific Century”, a conference bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and other key groups to discuss Asia’s rise and the implications … Read the rest of this entry »