Facebook ‘Friend Poaching’
When was the last time you sent a friend request on Facebook? When was the last time you got sued for it? Complexions v Complexions Day Spa & Facebook, is, according to Santa Clara Internet Law…
Intellectual Property
The stakes of copyright reform
Not many government bills cause so much debate as C-32—the legislation to amend Canada’s Copyright Act—introduced on June 2, 2010. One of C-32’s most contentious innovations is a complete ban on bypassing digital locks on…
New Bob Marley Brand “House of Marley,†Heirs Take Steps To Protect Father’s Legacy
First posted on Commercial Law International on Jan 7, 2010. “Old pirates, yes they rob I.†The opening words to Redemption Song are as hard hitting now as they were when first bellowed by the…
Why You Should Apply to Law School
What I love best about the law is the ability to challenge and break down stereotypes. For example, Canadians generally overestimate the number of minorities that have committed a crime, which is usually lower than…
New Copyright Bill C-61 Rallying Canadians
Copyright reform may not seem like the sexiest of issues, but it has caught the attention of Canadians and launched itself to the front of the political agenda. The membership of Fair Copyright for Canada…