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Daniel (Dan) R. Chubb

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner

Denise D. Bright

Public and Private Company Financial Transactions and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Luke Stretch

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate

In Flowers v Persist Oil and Gas Inc., 2025 ABKB 142,1 the Court of King's Bench of Alberta provides some important reminders to commercial landlords and tenants regarding the growing intersection between real estate and the digital economy. In its decision, the Court of King's Bench ruled that the tenant's operation of a Bitcoin mine was not a permitted use under a surface lease, and granted as remedy a permanent injunction requiring the tenant to remove the Bitcoin mining equipment.

Is The Mining of Bitcoin Permitted Under Your Lease Lessons from Flowers v Persist Oil and Gas Inc

Is The Mining of Bitcoin Permitted Under Your Lease? Lessons from Flowers v Persist Oil and Gas Inc.

Dan Chubb has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in Edmonton. He practices corporate and commercial law and delivers superb service to clients by quickly understanding their business needs and providing pragmatic advice and solutions.

Dan Chubb Joins Bennett Jones as Partner in Edmonton

Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy by removing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers and advancing major projects.

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development: Major Projects Office Open For Business, and Details of Fast-Tracked Projects Emerging

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI transcription tools offer efficiency and accuracy in the boardroom but create risks to confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege. Organizations should adopt clear policies, safeguards and training to ensure responsible use and compliance with governance standards.

AI Notetaking in the Boardroom

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this move by the United States raises two big questions: (1) How might this affect Canada&rsquo;s own intellectual property&nbsp; strategy for green tech, and (2) could it create opportunities for Canada (and others) to take the lead in certain climate-tech domains?
A particular area of interest is carbon-capture agri-tech, technologies that help farming not just reduce emissions but actively capture carbon (for instance, special crops or soil treatments that lock away carbon dioxide or farm machinery that traps greenhouse gases). These innovations are crucial for meeting climate goals and could become a competitive arena internationally.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV: Shifting Gears: How the United States' Exit from Climate Protection Fuels Canada's IP Advantage

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Larissa D. Lees

Alberta&rsquo;s updated self-supply rules create new opportunities for on-site power generation. This blog highlights key regulatory issues, risks, and opportunities developers need to consider.

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power Key Considerations for On Site Generation in Alberta

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power: Key Considerations for On-Site Generation in Alberta

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Dan Chubb Joins Bennett Jones as Partner in Edmonton

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Bennett Jones Announcement Dan Chubb Joins Bennett Jones as Partner in Edmonton August 2, 2023 Authors Daniel (Dan) R. ChubbPartner Dan Chubb has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in Edmonton. He practices corporate and commercial law and delivers superb service to clients by quickly understanding their business needs and providing pragmatic advice and solutions. He has significant experience in commercial real estate and leasing transactions, banking and financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and franchise law. In commercial real estate and leasing transactions, Dan advises Canadian and international clients on a diverse range of real estate matters, including real property acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing and new project developments. In banking and financial services, he represents financial institutions, private lenders, and Canadian and international borrowers in a variety of secured and unsecured debt financing transactions. Legal directories rank Dan as a leading lawyer in property leasing, real estate law, banking and financial institutions, and corporate law. He frequently shares his knowledge with industry groups and associations on what the latest legal developments in banking and commercial real estate will mean for their businesses. About Bennett Jones Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Daniel (Dan) R. Chubb, Partner Edmonton • 780.917.4271 • chubbd@bennettjones.com