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Silence is golden: Injunctions in defamation law

A preliminary injunction has immediate effect. The harm is limited, and the defamer put in his place. The silence is golden.

Canadian Tax Rates, Not Quite a Tax Haven

Canada has not historically been known for its favourable levels of taxation. However, in the course of the past decade, corporate tax rates have been steadily reduced with the result that favourable rates of taxation are incurred by corporations with business income in Canada.

The Law of Defamation: A Primer

The Honourable Judge Thomas S. Woods and Marko Vesely provide a brief overview of the Canadian law of defamation.

The Reemergence of Strategic Alliances in Mineral Exploration

The mining sector is affected by constant change, and as a result one of the re-emerging trends seen in the industry today is the use of strategic alliances for mineral exploration purposes.

Was That A Gift? Or Does Someone Else Own My Land?

"The lesson is to be careful about who provides you with purchase money when a real estate purchase is made."

The Top 10 Differences Between Litigating in the U.S. and Canada

Ten of the most striking differences Americans will encounter when litigating north of the 49th parallel. Are you familiar with the French civil law tradition?

The Secrets to Successful Pro-Bono Programs

Pro-Bono programs can lack substance and/or are not sufficiently embedded into the corporate culture of the firm without development of the vision and structure.