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Fear Thy Neighbour: Examining the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion

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Having difficult neighbours can make living even in a mansion unbearable. Common neighbour disputes revolve around issues like trespassing and nuisance. These issues are clear and actionable and the remedies for them typically address visible or tangible harm. However, courts in Ontario have recognized a distinct legal remedy that does …

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Should I Trademark my Business?

In News, Trademarks and Copyright by northernlaw

There are many advantages to registering a trade-mark for your business. The two most important reasons are: Trade-marks are designed to identify the source of the goods or services that are protected under the mark. Customers depend on the quality of the source when making decisions to support one business …