Category Archives: Events

August 20, 2012

Conferences: CCCE Publishes Updated Canada In the Pacific Century Conference Agenda: Ottawa – September 24-25, 2012

From the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE): “On September 24-25, 2012, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives will host “Canada in the Pacific Century”, a conference bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and other key groups to discuss Asia’s rise and the implications … Read the rest of this entry »

August 19, 2012

Advertising: Conferences: “Digital Day Conference 2012: The New Digital Path to Purchase”

“Emerging technologies, new platforms and evolving digital tools are changing the way audiences consume media, connect with brands and ultimately make purchase decisions. With the rise of smartphones, tablets and social media, today’s empowered consumers are seeking out information, interacting with brands and sharing their … 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 19, 2012

A Few Regulatory Law Developments and Some News

A few regulatory law developments and news items that caught my eye in the last couple days included: Consumer Protection BC issued its 2011 Annual Report, which includes some discussion of marketing law enforcement and telemarketing: Debt collection, retail and travel are top questions for … Read the rest of this entry »

June 5, 2012

A Few Interesting Telecom, Competition, Privacy and Regulatory Law Developments

A few interesting telecom, competition, privacy and regulatory law developments caught my eye today including: The Acting Chairman of the CRTC delivered remarks to the Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto on competition in the telecom sector, proposed small telecom ownership rule changes, caps in the … Read the rest of this entry »

May 25, 2012

Events: CBA Privacy Law Section – Privacy Breach Notification: Existing and Emerging Requirements and Practices

The CBA’s National Privacy Law Section will be hosting an upcoming online seminar entitled “Privacy Breach Notifications: Existing and Emerging Requirements and Practices” on June 12, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST. From the CBA Privacy Law Section: “Our expert panel will provide an … Read the rest of this entry »

May 22, 2012

Advertising Law Events: ASC Seminar: “To Disclaim or Not and How? – Very Big Questions!”

Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) will be hosting an upcoming seminar on the rather hot topic (if only to advertising law geeks) of disclaimers in Toronto on June 12, 2012. From the ASC: “Disclaimers are not an afterthought. In today’s climate they must be top of … Read the rest of this entry »

May 18, 2012

Conferences: FTC Workshop: Advertising and Privacy Disclosure in Online and Mobile Media

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will be holding a very interesting upcoming workshop on advertising and privacy disclosure in online and mobile media on May 30, 2012 entitled In Short: Advertising & Privacy Disclosures in a Digital World. The workshop, which will also be webcast, … Read the rest of this entry »