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DWW turns 30 years old on February 1, 2024

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Tariffs And Counterfeits - A Silver Lining? Tariffs And Counterfeits - A Silver Lining?

Trademarks
– May 14, 2025May 14, 20252025-05-14
The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States may assist anti-counterfeiting efforts, both in the United States and Canada. The imposition of tariffs themselves will likely only have a minor effect on the flow of counterfeit goods, as counterfeiters have not been known to play by the rules and are not likely to accurately describe the origin and value of the goods that they sell. In many cases, since the goods are produced at low cost, the counterfeiters can either absorb any tariffs payable or even pay the tariffs and still sell their products below the cost of genuine articles.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/tariffs-and-counterfeits-a-silver-lining

23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Call For Data Protection 23andMe Bankruptcy Raises Call For Data Protection

Privacy
– May 14, 2025May 14, 20252025-05-14
On April 28, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (collectively, the Offices) issued a joint letter to the US trustee overseeing 23andMe Holding Co.’s (23andMe) bankruptcy proceedings, highlighting privacy protection requirements under Canadian and UK privacy laws (the Letter).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/23andme-bankruptcy-raises-call-for-data-protection

Landmark U.S. Bill For AI Harms And Deepfake Abuse Landmark U.S. Bill For AI Harms And Deepfake Abuse

Information Technology
– May 14, 2025May 14, 20252025-05-14
On April 28, 2025 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral bill titled the “Take it Down Act” (the Bill). The Bill is aimed at combating deepfake pornography by requiring social media platforms to remove explicit images found on their sites.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/landmark-us-bill-for-ai-harms-and-deepfake-abuse

Unequivocal Acceptance Of All Essential Terms Required For Binding Settlement Agreement Unequivocal Acceptance Of All Essential Terms Required For Binding Settlement Agreement

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– May 14, 2025May 14, 20252025-05-14
On April 10, 2025, the Federal Court (the Court) issued its decision in Aria Vent Inc v 2213785 Ontario Inc, 2025 FC 672, dismissing 2213785 Ontario Inc. and TRM Holding Inc.’s (collectively, the Defendants’) motion to enforce a settlement agreement between the Defendants and Plaintiffs (Aria Vent Inc. and 2721111 Ontario Inc.) to settle claims of copyright infringement for the Defendants’ unauthorized use of a Plaintiff image in its catalogue and price list.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/unequivocal-acceptance-of-all-essential-terms-required-for-binding-settlement-agreement

Major Changes Coming to IP Litigation and Technology Related Disputes in Ontario in 2026 Major Changes Coming to IP Litigation and Technology Related Disputes in Ontario in 2026

Litigation
– April 30, 2025April 30, 20252025-04-30
On April 1, 2025 a working group of lawyers and judges released its Phase 2 Consultation Paper ( the “Paper”) proposing a massive overhaul to the rules which govern litigation in Ontario, the Rules of Civil Procedure. The proposed reforms would apply to all civil cases in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, excluding the Small Claims Court. Modifications would also apply to certain types of proceedings such as bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. The Paper follows the working group’s Phase 1 Report, released in May 2024, which outlined potential areas of focus for reform.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/major-changes-coming-to-ip-litigation-and-technology-related-disputes-ontario-2026

Ontario Privacy Commissioner Releases Interpretation Bulletin On Correction Requests Made To Public Institutions Ontario Privacy Commissioner Releases Interpretation Bulletin On Correction Requests Made To Public Insti...

Privacy
– April 30, 2025April 30, 20252025-04-30
On April 22, 2025, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released an interpretation bulletin (the Bulletin) on the handling of correction requests received by public institutions. These requests may be submitted by an individual to correct the personal information that an institution holds on them in accordance with sections 47(2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or 36(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (collectively, the Acts).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/ontario-privacy-commissioner-releases-interpretation-bulletin-on-correction-requests-made
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Events

DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson To Speak On Ransomware Panel At ITechLaw 2025 Conference

May 16, 2025

On May 16,  2025, Jennifer R Davidson will speak on a panel titled "Know Thy Enemy: Harnessing Global Threat Intelligence to Combat Rising Ransomware Risks" at the ITechLaw 2025 World Technology Law Conference in San Diego, California.

DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson To Present on Biometric Regulation and Caselaw Development In Canada At ITechLaw 2025 Conference

May 14, 2025

On May 14,  2025, Jennifer R Davidson will be presenting on biometric regulation and caselaw development in Canada at the Data Protection Committee meeting held at the ITechLaw 2025 World Technology Law Conference in San Diego, California. For more information and to register for the conference, visit: https://www.itechlaw.org/event/2025-world-technology-law-conference/.

DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson To Speak On Ransomware Attacks At INFONEX Business Continuity and Emergency Management Conference

January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson and City of Toronto cybersecurity lawyer Nick McAlister will lead a program called “Surviving a Ransomware Attack” at INFONEX’s Canadian Business Continuity and Emergency Management Conference 2025.

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