Gordon B. Greenwood’s Posts
This blog is about ignorance. Mine! Oh it’s not wilful, at least I hope to heaven it’s not. Still it is always hard to be called ignorant, particularly by yourself. It has recently been announced that Viola Desmond’s image will appear on Canada’s $10.00 bill. The only female, other than royalty, to appear on our Canadian currency. The first I really paid attention to the announcement was when I read an article questioning whether Ms Desmond was the appropriate selection …
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Usually one of the first things I tell a new articling student is that they are starting out as the least valuable person in the office. I also inform them that it is important that they learn from both a legal assistant as well as from their Principal. An experienced legal assistant often performs functions which do not appear in a job description: common sense, especially when founded in knowledge and familiarity with a specific area of practice; the ability …
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We are heading into the closing moments of the 3rd period of this blog…
Terms and Conditions – This phrase is most often used in relation to websites or promotional contests which are run by a product sponsor. When it comes to the terms and conditions of a website, one has to not only address the commercial aspects but also look to the privacy requirements. In addition, the website terms and conditions are where consumers go to find …
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In the 2nd period we are still trying to assess the dynamics of the other team and what restrictions they may operate under which may affect their performance. Who are they really and how flexible can their game plan be?
Organization and Organizations – A tremendous amount of organization is required when a company’s advertising or promotional activities involve a sports entity. Depending on the level involved, the company may have to deal with an athlete, his or her agent, …
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While we tend to speak of “Sports Law”, what we really mean is the interaction of all aspects of law with sport and vice versa. This initial blog on this topic is one of four and, of necessity, the following is general in nature. I would ask you to keep in mind that the context may require you to think in terms of individual athletes, teams, sports organizations, leagues, players’ associations, agents or any or all of them. For simplicity, …
Appealing a decision to the Supreme Court of Canada may seem like a steep, icy, mountain to climb. The oxygen gets thinner the higher you go, you slip and stumble while your timeline erodes and there is sometimes a feeling of plummeting downward while desperately grasping for that solid handhold. Think of a Supreme Court of Canada Agent as your lifeline providing you that solid grounding and your basecamp to help survive the climb to the highest Court in the …
There is really no way to keep this from sounding self-serving for the legal profession but, just as in medicine, pharmacy and the like, there are times when certain things are best handled by a professional, even if you don’t happen to like lawyers. While lawyers may not be able to help alleviate your physical pain, they can certainly help you to avoid experiencing pain, or help to reduce the amount of pain it takes to achieve a resolution.
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It is now official in Canada – it is better to be alarmist than to be accurate.
A Senator has introduced a Bill to amend the Food and Drugs Act, to be called the Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act. Seriously, that is what it is called. What image does that title conjure up in the mind of the public? Surely there must be an industry rampant with animal testing where the most disgusting laboratory procedures are conducted on animals for …
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Who would have ever thought that regulatory compliance could actually give you a competitive advantage? While some companies do in fact know that, and have made use of it, we have a further little hint for companies who export cosmetics to Canada.
Canada has a post-market reporting scheme for cosmetics sold within its borders. Within 10 days of first sale in Canada, the manufacturer, or its authorized representative, must file a document called the Cosmetic Notification Form (CNF). Filing of …
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In a world where we are being legislated and regulated into ignorance on a daily basis, and globally, a good trade association can be an inexpensive and reliable way of keeping up with a rapidly changing landscape. It can also be a great source of advanced knowledge of impending problems; you will be forewarned and can prepare yourself accordingly.
Sadly, I have heard a member of the Competition Bureau say that she could not think of a single reason why …
