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Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

On October 10, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265 (the Policy)...

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: CBA-Driven Schedule Growth Sets NHL Apart

The National Hockey League ("NHL") and the National Hockey League Players' Association ("NHLPA") have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement ("CBA") that expands the regular season and increases player participation in international competition.

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Caster Semenya Decision Reshapes Standard Of Review In Sports Arbitration

A ruling from Europe's top human rights court has brought renewed attention to Caster Semenya's long-running legal proceedings concerning World Athletics' sex eligibility regulations, which limit the participation of athletes with Differences of Sexual Development ("DSD") in certain events.

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Can A Business Use A Competitor's Name In Online Advertising? What Canadian Courts Say

Even though online commerce has been around for decades, Canadian courts have provided little guidance on the permissible use of competitors' trade names in internet advertising.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Le projet de loi C-8 redéfinit la législation canadienne en matière de cybersécurité pour le secteur des télécommunications et les autres infrastructures essentielles

Canada Media & IT

FF

Fasken (French)

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Canada Media & IT

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

OpenWav Streaming Platform Hopes To Remix The Music Industry

Canada Media & IT

GL

Goodmans LLP

Bill C-8 Reboots Canada's Cybersecurity Legislation For The Telecommunications Sector And Other Critical Infrastructure

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

TikTok Takeaways

Canada Media & IT

ML

McMillan LLP

Five Practical Tips For Music Producers

Canada Media & IT

CP

Cox & Palmer

An Overview Of The Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit

Canada Media & IT

FR

Fillmore Riley

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Long-Term Injury Relief System Changes

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Impact Of Shorter Maximum Contract Lengths

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

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Webinars

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13 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM

The IPSS effect: Unlock success in IP Management – Inspiring experiences from our clients benefiting from IP Support Services

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM

From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 24 Sep 2025 | 2:00 PM

Online Safety: Navigating Compliance Across the UK, the EU and the US

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Can A Business Use A Competitor's Name In Online Advertising? What Canadian Courts Say

Even though online commerce has been around for decades, Canadian courts have provided little guidance on the permissible use of competitors' trade names in internet advertising.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Is It Viable? Is It Common? British Columbia Court Of Appeal Reinforces Requirements For Certification

This month, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia released two decisions within two days providing guidance on class action certification in the province: RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler and Syngenta AG v. Van Wijngaarden.

Canada Litigation

TL

Torys LLP

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Performance media, also known as performance marketing, is a digital marketing strategy where advertisers pay only for specific, measurable actions or results...

Canada Media & IT

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Social Media Platform In The Privacy Hot Seat: Key Takeaways From The Privacy Commissioner's Report

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

My Child Uses TikTok: Should I Be Worried About Their Privacy?

SL

Siskinds LLP

Legal Considerations For Live Streaming Content In Canada: What You Need To Know

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Canada's Competition Bureau Issues Final Guidance On Anti-Greenwashing Rules: What Businesses Need To Know And Do To Comply

Canada Anti-trust

PL

Procido LLP

Beware Of Scam Modeling And Talent Agencies: How To Spot Fraud

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

EC

Edwards Creative Law

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Media & Entertainment Law

Is It Viable? Is It Common? British Columbia Court Of Appeal Reinforces Requirements For Certification

This month, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia released two decisions within two days providing guidance on class action certification in the province: RateMDs Inc. v. Bleuler and Syngenta AG v. Van Wijngaarden.

Canada Litigation

TL

Torys LLP

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

From investors and producers to distributors and talent, the making of motion pictures ("Films") involves the investment of time and money by several parties who hope to recoup it and even turn a profit.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Legal Considerations For Live Streaming Content In Canada: What You Need To Know

Live streaming has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream form of entertainment, with platforms like Instagram, Twitch, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Discord, and YouTube Live at the forefront.

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Ontario Government Eyes Talent Agent Reform: Have Your Say On Performer Protections

Canada Media & IT

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Dentons Canada LLP

I Was Offered A Modeling Agency Agreement, Now What?

Canada Media & IT

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Insights Into Canada's Development Of Children's Privacy Framework

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Un tribunal albertain élargit la portée de l'exception relative aux renseignements accessibles au public

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Technology Law: A Comprehensive Annual Review 2024-2025

Canada Technology

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Keep Social Media Private

Canada Litigation

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

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Gaming

How Are Professional Poker Winnings Taxed In Canada? Taxable Business Income And Non-Taxable Hobbies: Fournier-Giguère V. Canada Et. Al., 2025 FCA 112

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Fournier-Giguère et al. v. Canada, 2025 FCA 112.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Long-Term Injury Relief System Changes

The National Hockey League (the "NHL") and National Hockey League Players' Association (the "NHLPA") recently ratified a new collective bargaining agreement (the "New CBA")...

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Mid-year Legal Update: Ontario's Gaming Sector – 2025 Regulatory Developments

Ontario's regulated gaming market is no longer in launch mode. With record-breaking wagering volumes, structural legislative changes, and sharper enforcement activities...

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

The Role Of AI In Entertainment And Gaming: Seizing Opportunities And Managing Risks

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Le gouvernement de l'Alberta mise sur l'établissement d'un modèle concurrentiel pour les jeux de hasard en ligne

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Navigating Alberta's iGaming Future: Key Takeaways From Bill 48

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Gaming The System? Manitoba Cracks Down While Alberta Follows Ontario's Lead

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Alberta Government Bets On Competitive iGaming Model

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

iGaming In Canada: 2024 Deals A Strong Hand And A Few Wildcards For 2025

Canada Media & IT

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

Modernization And Red Tape Reduction In The Radio World: CRTC Updates Regulation Of Canadian Radio Broadcasters To Adjust To The Growing Presence Of Streaming Services

On October 10, 2025, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) released Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2025-265 (the Policy)...

Canada Media & IT

C

Cassels

Understanding Revenue Waterfalls In Film Contracts

From investors and producers to distributors and talent, the making of motion pictures ("Films") involves the investment of time and money by several parties who hope to recoup it and even turn a profit.

Canada Media & IT

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Legislative Update Report No. 2025-18 Le Bulletin d'actualités législatives

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 09/11 to 09/24...

Canada Healthcare

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Designing The Future - Balancing Heritage And Innovation (Podcast)

GW

Gowling WLG

An Overview Of The Manitoba Film & Video Production Tax Credit

Canada Media & IT

FR

Fillmore Riley

From Red Carpet To Rights: Top 5 IP Considerations For TIFF Goers

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

Raising The Bar: How Bill 29's Next Phase Redefines Warranty Standards In Québec

Canada Consumer

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

EC

Edwards Creative Law

Federal Court Of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Certification Due To Unavoidable Individualized Inquiries

Canada Litigation

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

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Latest Videos

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Video: What To Do When You Receive A Negative Review?

RS

Rosen Sunshine LLP

Sponsorship Agreements In The Sports World: The Promise Of Fame And Exposure (Video)

L

Lavery

Canadian Lawyer TV Interviews Cliff Proudfoot, KC On Lawson Lundell's Recent Successes, Including ‘Western Canada Law Firm Of The Year' Award

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Lawson Lundell LLP

Influencers In Toronto: Spotlight On Dan Cole (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Leslie Milton, Discusses About 5G And Network Regulation (Video)

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Fasken

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