Category Archives: Advertising Law

July 9, 2013

Competition Bureau Chases Leon’s and The Brick for Allegedly Deceptive “Buy Now, Pay Later” Promotions

Earlier today, the Competition Bureau announced that it was commencing proceedings in Ontario Superior Court against Leon’s and The Brick, two of Canada’s largest furniture and home appliance retailers, for making allegedly deceptive “Buy Now, Pay Later” promotional claims (see: Competition Bureau Takes Action Against … Read the rest of this entry »

July 7, 2013

Upcoming Events: 2013 Annual Competition Law Fall Conference (October 3-4, Ottawa)

The National Competition Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association is hosting its 2013 Annual Competition Law Fall Conference in Ottawa (October 3-4, 2013).  From the Competition Law Section: “An unprecedented number of important decisions are pending (or have recently been decided) in a variety … Read the rest of this entry »

July 1, 2013

Australian Supermarket Pays $61,000 Fine for Allegedly Misleading Country of Origin Claims – A Few Thoughts and Some Canadian Comparisons

In a recent case announced by the Australian ACCC, Australia’s antitrust agency said that supermarket chain Coles has paid six infringement notices totaling $61,200 for allegedly misleading country of origin claims contrary to the Australian Competition and Consumer Act (see: Coles pays infringement notices for … Read the rest of this entry »

June 25, 2013

Competition Bureau Cracks Down on Advertiser in First Criminal Breach of Registered Consent Order Case

Earlier today the Competition Bureau announced that an Alberta man has been found guilty of misleading advertising under the federal Competition Act and of a breach of a consent agreement under the Act (see: Alberta Man Found Guilty of Misleading Representations and Breach of Consent … Read the rest of this entry »

June 10, 2013

A&P Pays $102,000 to Settle Allegations of Violating NY Sweepstakes Laws, A Few Thoughts on Canada

In an interesting recent contest / sweepstakes case, A&P has reportedly agreed to settle charges alleging that it violated New York State sweepstakes laws by failing to adequately inform consumers that no purchase was required to enter its “A&P Frozen Food Month 2013” sweepstakes (for … Read the rest of this entry »

June 6, 2013

New Publications: Canadian Competition Law Review – Spring 2013

The Canadian Bar Association has published a new issue of its Canadian Competition Law Review (see: here). This new issue includes articles on “The Economic Consequences and Constitutionality of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Abuse of Dominance” (G. Bishop), “The 2012 Abuse of Dominance Guidelines: An … Read the rest of this entry »

June 3, 2013

CRTC Issues New Wireless Code After Long Last: Reflects a Compilation of Consumer Wireless Woes

Well, after months of consultation and debate, and a seemingly ever rising swell of commentary and consumer gnashing of teeth about the poor quality of Canadian wireless services (and anticipated demise of Canada’s new wireless entrants), the CRTC today announced at long last its wireless … Read the rest of this entry »

May 28, 2013

Kellogg’s Settles Class Action Cereal Advertising Suit & A Few Thoughts on Performance Claims in Canada

An interesting performance claims advertising claims case caught my eye today in my daily media sweep.  According to the CBC, HuffPost and others, Kellogg has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit relating to some of its former marketing claims for … Read the rest of this entry »