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Simon Foxcroft

Mining, Energy, Transportation, Construction and OH&S Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner

Mathieu J. LaFleche

Commercial Litigation and Health Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Jennifer A. Miller KC

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020, was introduced in the Alberta Legislature on November 5, 2020, and, if passed, will come into force on September 1, 2021. Among other things, Bill 47 comprehensively overhauls occupational health and safety legislation by replacing the current Occupational Health and Safety Act with a new act.

Proposed Sweeping Changes to Albertas Occupational Health and Safety Act

Proposed Sweeping Changes to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act

"When fishermen cannot go to sea, they mend their nets." The pandemic has created very challenging economic conditions while the health hazard of the virus has itself brought occupational health and safety (OHS) issues to the forefront. Complying with OHS laws is difficult at the best of times, but how do you cope when your budgets are slashed, your workforce is diminished, your work sites are at risk of viral contamination and workers may be working remotely?

Maximizing Your Safety Compliance and Efficiency During a Trying  Economic Environment

Practical suggestions and tips on economical ways to strengthen your safety program during the pandemic.

Maximizing Your Safety Compliance and Efficiency In a Trying Economic Environment

Sara G. Parchello

Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

John Gilmore is the author of the book: <a href="https://store.thomsonreuters.ca/product-detail/cannabis-in-the-workplace/" target="_blank">Cannabis in the Workplace</a>.  Legalization of cannabis will have a large impact on workplaces in ways that alcohol has not. Employers face various cannabis-related issues with respect to health and safety, privacy, accommodation, and even criminal matters. This book will provide needed guidance and straightforward analysis, and it will identify areas of possible concern for employers. -	Matthew MacDonald,
Tyler Henderson,
Sara Parchello,
Talia Bregman,
Stephen Burns,
Jennifer Miller,
Mathieu LaFleche, John Batzel,
Dana Kiefer, Susan G. Seller,
and Lauren Millar are
listed as co-authors.  Published by Carswell.

Cannabis in the Workplace

Lincoln Caylor

Commercial Litigation and Fraud Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Jim Schmidt

Commercial Litigation and Fraud Lawyer in Bennett Jones Edmonton

Lincoln Caylor and Jim Schmidt provide comments on H.M.B. Holdings Limited v. Replay Resorts Inc. in the British Columbia edition of <a href="-/media/E5A0AB674FE347CE80657D86BEB678EC.ashx">Take Five</a>, a newsletter of OnPoint Legal Research.
Lincoln and Jim were counsel for the appellants.

BC Take Five July 2018

Lincoln Caylor and Jim Schmidt on H.M.B. Holdings Limited v. Replay Resorts Inc.

Kees de Ridder

Intellectual Property Lawyer, Patent Agent and Trademark Agent at Bennett Jones Calgary

Associate, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear Pharmascience Inc v Janssen Inc on October 9, 2025, a case that could reshape the scope of patentable subject matter in Canada. At issue is whether a dosing regimen for a pharmaceutical product constitutes an unpatentable method of medical treatment or a valid invention under the Patent Act. The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal upheld the patent&rsquo;s validity, but Pharmascience has challenged this position. With several industry groups granted intervenor status, the case is expected to have significant implications not only for the pharmaceutical industry but also for broader questions of what qualifies as an &ldquo;invention,&rdquo; including computer-implemented and AI-related technologies.

Supreme Court to Assess Subject Matter Eligibility in Canadian

Supreme Court to Assess Subject Matter Eligibility in Canadian Patent Law: Implications Beyond the Pharmaceutical Context

AI is transforming performance marketing through hyper-personalization, automated content creation, and data-driven insights&mdash;enhancing efficiency while raising new legal and ethical considerations for brands.

The Implications of AI on Performance Marketing

Sean Zweig

Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Andrew Froh

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

James Atkinson

Articling Student at Bennett Jones 

Articling Student          

A recent decision of the US Bankruptcy Court in Re: Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. provides important insights for Canadian companies involved in cross-border restructurings. The case addresses how debtor companies can rebut the presumption that their &ldquo;center of main interests&rdquo; (COMI) is located at their registered office when seeking Chapter 15 recognition in the United States. Chief Judge Glenn reaffirmed that COMI is determined by a non-exhaustive set of factors, including management, assets, creditors and creditor expectations, and may also be influenced by pre-filing restructuring activities.

Trend Watch Determining COMI in US Chapter 15 Proceedings

Trend Watch: Determining COMI in US Chapter 15 Proceedings

Dom Sorbara

Banking & Financial Services Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Elizabeth K. Dylke

Corporate and Private Funds Lawyer

James G. Morand

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

This edition of the PE Briefing examines private equity developments in the third quarter of 2025, including trends in Canadian and global deal activity, the continued growth and complexity of private credit, Ontario&rsquo;s advantages as a jurisdiction for non-US flow-through vehicles, and practical considerations in the drafting of earnouts.

The PE Briefing Q3 2025

The Q3 2025 PE Briefing

David J. Wahl, FCIArb

Construction Arbitration & Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brian P. Reid

Litigation, Construction, Joint Venture Agreement and Builder's Lien Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Aly Parth

Articling Student at Bennett Jones in Calgary 

Articling Student 

The Alberta Court of Appeal&rsquo;s decision in Tempo v. Man-Shield confirms that equitable set-off is a true defence capable of precluding summary judgment in construction disputes. The ruling emphasizes that where claims and cross-claims are inseparably connected, courts must account for both to avoid unjust outcomes. This case provides important guidance for contractors, subcontractors and counsel navigating payment disputes and litigation strategy in the construction sector

Bennett Jones Fraud Seminar

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