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James J. Heelan KC

Commercial/Securities Litigation, Employment and Professional Negligence Lawyer and Mediator at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Partner

Laura Inglis

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Sarah J. Huot

Litigation, Professional Negligence, Health, Employment and Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Employee restrictive covenants are often a contentious issue, especially when employees leave to form (or join) competing firms. A recent Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision, People Corporation v Quinn et al. (<a rel="noopener noreferrer" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abkb/doc/2024/2024abkb711/2024abkb711.html" target="_blank">2024 ABKB 711</a>), offers valuable insights into how courts balance the enforceability of restrictive covenants, employee rights, and employer interests. This case revolves around allegations of breach of restrictive covenants and the legal intricacies involved in assessing their validity.

Legal Precedent on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements A Case Study

Legal Precedent on Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements—A Case Study

Matt Riskin

Commercial Litigation, Health and Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Varun Kapoor

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Associate

When only some of the defendants to a lawsuit want to settle, Pierringer agreements can be an attractive solution. However, in a recent decision that adopted principles from Ontario jurisprudence, the Court of King's Bench of Alberta confirmed that failure to promptly disclose a Pierringer agreement can have dire consequences for the action.

Alberta Court of Kings Bench Confirms Requirement for Immediate Disclosure of Pierringer Agreements

Alberta Court of King's Bench Confirms Requirement for Immediate Disclosure of Pierringer Agreements

Denise Brunsdon

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

On September 29, 2022, the members of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada and of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada announced that they have approved the amalgamation of their respective self-regulatory organizations, subject to certain conditions outlined in their combination agreement.

Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada Announces Amalgamation with Investment Industry

Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada Announces Amalgamation with Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

Amy Verhoeff

Corporate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

James Heelan and Amy Deprato write in Alberta Heavy on Bill 37 and Alberta's new payment and lien requirements in the construction industry.

Bill 37 New Year New Payment and Lien Requirements

Bill 37: New Year, New Payment and Lien Requirements in the Alberta Construction Industry

Ashley L. Paterson

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Morgan Sutherland

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate 

Health Canada has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Regulations focused on modernizing the MDEL framework. The changes would affect importer&ndash;distributor relationships, mandatory supplier disclosures, and safety documentation requirements. This update summarizes the key proposals and their potential impacts on MDEL holders and applicants.

Health Canada Proposes Amendments to MDEL Holders and Applicants

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

This article explores how Ad Standards Canada&rsquo;s Code applies to influencer marketing and AI-generated content, focusing on accuracy, disclosure and testimonial rules, along with best practices for compliance.

Canadian Code of Advertising Standards for Influencer Marketing

Canadian Code of Advertising Standards for Influencer Marketing: Key Clauses and Application to AI-Generated Content and Influencers 

Katherine Booth

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Jackson Spencer

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

The BC Court of Appeal&rsquo;s decision in Syngenta AG v. Van Wijngaarden reaffirms that the rules of evidence are not relaxed at certification. The Court held that plaintiffs must rely on properly admissible, authenticated evidence and cannot use broad hearsay or unsourced documents to meet the &ldquo;some basis in fact&rdquo; standard.

BC Court of Appeal The Rules of Evidence Are Not Relaxed at Certification

BC Court of Appeal: The Rules of Evidence Are Not Relaxed at Certification 

Geoffrey P. Stenger

Project Development, Energy, Infrastructure and Construction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

Patrick T. Maguire KC

Leading Canadian and International Energy and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Vice Chair and Partner

Hon. John R. Baird P.C.

Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones, Former Canadian Foreign Minister

Senior Business Advisor

The 10th annual National Energy Roundtable brought industry leaders, policymakers and innovators together to discuss how Canada can strengthen its global energy competitiveness. Key themes included reducing regulatory uncertainty to accelerate major projects, leveraging LNG to enhance economic prosperity, and positioning Canada&rsquo;s energy resources as strategic assets in an uncertain geopolitical landscape. Bennett Jones partners moderated panels exploring these opportunities and shared insights on how Canada can execute a winning strategy for long-term energy leadership.

Making Canadas Energy Sector More Competitive

Making Canada's Energy Sector More Competitive: Key Takeaways From the National Energy Roundtable

Kristopher R. Hanc

M&A and Capital Markets Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

John Lawless

Private Equity, M&A, Corporate and Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

The Supreme Court of Canada has released its much-anticipated decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, 2025 SCC 39, clarifying the definition of a "material change" under securities law and providing guidance on when a public company must disclose information to the market. The decision will have broad implications for public companies, their directors, officers, shareholders and other market participants.

Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Scope of Securities Disclosure Obligations for Material Changes

Shifting Grounds: Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Scope of Securities Disclosure Obligations for "Material Changes"

2017 Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada Compliance Conference

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