Computer Files in Plain View: A Common Sense Approach
The Court of Appeal, in R. v. Jones, has provided some clarity and guidance with respect to the permissible scope of the search of a computer which is seized under a valid search warrant, where such a warrant is authorized for the search of evidence in an unrelated crime. [more] Full article
Charges Stayed After Crown Breaks Deal in Gas Conspiracy Case
Quebec gas retailer and convenience store operator Couche-Tard Inc. escaped price fixing charges after a Quebec Superior Court judge found that the Crown’s repudiation of a settlement agreement irreparably prejudiced ... [more] Full article
Waste Services Companies Trashed Consent Agreement, Bureau says
The Competition Bureau has charged two waste companies, Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. and its subsidiary, BFI Canada Inc., with violating several terms of a consent agreement they entered into with ... [more] Full article
Charges laid for Online Business Directory Schemers
On September 4, 2012, four companies and individuals are scheduled to appear in the Quebec Provincial Court following charges laid for deceptive telemarketing activities. After a Competition Bureau investigation, criminal ... [more] Full article
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