How important is it to plan ahead?
If you have ever had a niggling feeling that you should get around to writing your Last Will and Testament, you may be surprised to know that there are a couple of other documents you should also consider…
Where does a Trust Reside – Canada or Barbados?
A recent landmark decision of Fundy Settlement v. Canada, 2012 SCC 14, issued by the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) on April 12, 2012, has clarified the rules for determining where a trust is resident for the purposes of…
Sir Richard Branson and an Embarrassing Domain Name
A recent decision from the National Arbitration Forum demonstrates how Sir Richard Branson was caught out and embarrassed when a new Sponsored Top Level Domain (“sTLD”) was registered along with his name. sTLD’s are a select domains that…
The Importance of using your Registered Trademark in Canada
What happens when you register a Trademark and then never use it? Sometimes this may result in your registered trademark being expunged from the register of trademarks. This is the situation TSA Stores, Inc., the second largest sporting…
Estate of James Brown and jamesbrown.com
Estate of James Brown v. LAC Music – Jack Bart c/o Gregory J. Chamberlain and jamesbrown.com A recent decision[1] rendered by the National Arbitration Forum in accordance with ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the “Policy”), highlights…
United States Citizens and Tax
Many United States (“US”) citizens living around the world may not be aware of the US tax reporting requirements that every US citizen, regardless of where they live in the world, has an obligation to file a federal…
Domain Name Disputes and The Importance of Registered Trademarks
What do you do when you find that someone has obtained the same domain name as you and is using it to compete or drive customers away from your website? In this situation, the results or outcome of…
B.C. Supreme Court Protects Solicitor-Client Privilege
The application of the Federal legislation encroaching on solicitor-client privilege has, in recent years, become a more significant issue for lawyers and their clients. In that regard, a recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision has upheld the importance…
New Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Canada)
Changes are on the horizon for those operating in the “not-for-profit” sector in Canada. Although the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (the “CNCA”) received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009, it has not yet been proclaimed into force. The…
Brazil: Simpler Company Formation is a Start
As of January 9, 2012, it will be possible to establish an Individual (Single-Member) Limited Liability Company (“EIRELI”) in Brazil, following an amendment to the Brazilian Civil Code (Law No. 12.441). While the EIRELI represents an improvement in…