Category Archives: Associations

August 15, 2012

Advertising Law: New Publications: Word of Mouth Marketing Association: Social Media Marketing Disclosure Guide

The U.S. Word of Mouth Marketing Association (“WOMMA”) published earlier today a new edition of its Social Media Marketing Disclosure Guide (see: The WOMMA Guide to Disclosure in Social Media Marketing). From WOMMA: “As part of WOMMA’s continuing effort to advance and advocate ethical word of mouth, WOMMA … Read the rest of this entry »

August 10, 2012

Conferences: “What In-house Counsel Need to Know About Recent Competition Law Developments” – CBA/CCCA Canadian Legal Conference (Vancouver, August 12-14, 2012)

I am pleased to be participating in the Canadian Bar Association’s upcoming CBA Canadian Legal Conference in Vancouver on a panel on August 13th: “What In-house Counsel Need to Know About Recent Competition Law Developments”.   From the Canadian Bar Association and Canadian Corporate Counsel Association … Read the rest of this entry »

August 2, 2012

Competition Law Compliance Seminars: Competition Law and REALTORS®: What You Say and Do Matters

I am pleased to be delivering the Competition Law and REALTORS compliance course for members of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board on Thursday August 16th.  From the Alliance for Canadian Real Estate Education (ACRE): “Competition Law and REALTORS®: What You Say and Do Matters … Read the rest of this entry »

July 30, 2012

Competition Law Compliance Seminars: Competition Law and REALTORS®: What You Say and Do Matters

I am pleased to be delivering the Competition Law and REALTORS course for the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver on August 29, 2012.  This course has been designed by the Alliance for Canadian Real Estate Education (ACRE) in conjunction with The Canadian Real Estate … Read the rest of this entry »

July 19, 2012

Upcoming Events – “What In-house Counsel Need to Know About Recent Competition Law Developments” – CBA Canadian Legal Conference (Vancouver, August 12-14, 2012)

I am pleased to be participating in the Canadian Bar Association’s upcoming CBA Canadian Legal Conference in Vancouver on a panel on August 13th, part of which is still to be announced, discussing recent competition law developments for in-house counsel: “Canada’s competition and foreign investment … Read the rest of this entry »

June 12, 2012

A Few Interesting Competition, Advertising & Regulatory Law Developments

A few interesting competition, advertising and regulatory law developments caught my eye today including: The Competition Bureau published its May Report of Concluded Merger Reviews including Glencore/Viterra (3 advance ruling certificates and 16 no action letters): Monthly Report of Concluded Merger Reviews – May. The … Read the rest of this entry »

April 24, 2012

Retail Council of Canada Releases Submission on Canadian Retail Pricing

Earlier today, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) issued a news release and submission to the Standing Committee on National Finance regarding retail pricing in Canada.  The Committee commenced a study of the reasons for price differences in Canada and the United States last fall, … Read the rest of this entry »

April 11, 2012

Upcoming Events: Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) Hosts Jonathan Salem Baskin Talking About His New Book: Tell the Truth

Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) will be hosting Jonathan Salem Baskin as the keynote speaker for its Annual General Meeting on May 3rd. From the ASC: “Attend ASC’s Annual General Meeting Keynote to hear Jonathan Salem Baskin, co-author of the newly released Tell the Truth: Honesty … Read the rest of this entry »