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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hot Off the Press – Canadian Contractual Interpretation Law: A New Edition

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP on Posted in Contracting/Outsourcing

The second edition of Canadian Contractual Interpretation Law, by Geoff Hall, has just been published. The book is the only text focused on contractual interpretation under Canadian common law and the new edition includes commentary on contractual interpretation under Quebec civil law. As such, it is a helpful resource for commercial lawyers who are responsible… → Read More

Tech Law Summit Recap – Navigating the Cloud: Tips & Tricks

By Roland Hung on Posted in Contracting/Outsourcing

Cloud computing is fast-emerging as an efficient and low cost alternative to more traditional information technology (IT) solutions. It enables a business to outsource its IT requirements to a specialist service provider who can provide required services in a more efficient and cost effective manner and allows a business to focus on its core competencies…. → Read More

Cloud Computing and Privacy Issues: Implications for Businesses

By Roland Hung on Posted in Contracting/Outsourcing, Privacy, Regulatory Compliance

Due to cloud computing’s borderless and infinite storage potential, vast amount of information can be collected and stored. However, the accumulation of personal information in the cloud increases the risks and impact of unauthorized access to the information, whether through security or data breaches. This risk is compounded when the data is transferred outside of… → Read More

Tech Law Summit Recap – Hot Topics in Tech and Public Procurement

By James Gannon on Posted in Contracting/Outsourcing

The “Hot Topics in Tech and Public Procurement” panel at the McCarthy Tétrault Toronto Tech Law Summit featured Edward Smythe of Gartner Consulting and McCarthy Tétrault partners David Crane, George Takach and Brenda Swick. The panel was facilitated by Catherine Samuel. Business Capabilities Sourcing Edward Smythe opened the panel with an interesting discussion on the… → Read More

Tech Law Summit Recap – Trends in Tech M&A and Tips for Sellers from a Strategic Buyer

By Ryan Prescott on Posted in M&A/Finance

During the Tech M&A/Corporate Finance panel at McCarthy Tétrault’s second annual Toronto Technology Law Summit, Ian Palm shared the results of a study into trends and opportunities in the Canadian M&A market, including trends in deal volume, value, geographic origin, and sector. Four of the key takeaways from the study were: Canadian M&A activity in the technology… → Read More

Tech Law Summit Recap – Outsourcing Challenges and Trends

By Rish Handa on Posted in Contracting/Outsourcing

The “Outsourcing Challenges and Trends” panel from the McCarthy Tétrault Tech Law Summit comprised a veritable who’s who of Canadian outsourcing experts with presentations by McCarthy Tétrault’s Barry Sookman, Matthew Peters, and Charles Morgan, as well as Everest Group’s Betty Breukelman. The session highlighted current market trends as well as trends in outsourcing agreements and… → Read More

Tech Law Summit Recap – Key Developments in IP Law

By James Gannon and Keith Chung on Posted in Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trade-marks

The recent McCarthy Tétrault Technology Law Summit included a panel on “Key Developments in IP Law,” featuring James Skippen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, WiLAN Inc. and McCarthy Tétrault partners Beth MacDonald, David Gray and Barry Sookman. Paul Armitage, another McCarthy Tétrault partner, moderated the panel. Patents James Skippen commented on the growing awareness of… → Read More