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Trademark tussles just got spicier: Canada now offers costs awards
Costs awards in trademark opposition proceedings have been long anticipated in Canada.
United States | Publication | January 2021
Based on worksite inspections, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has identified the 10 most frequently cited standards in order to educate employers and allow correction of potential hazards in order to eliminate excessive injuries and illnesses. Notably, these include fall protection, scaffolding and ladders at construction sites; the federal Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM); personal protective and respiratory equipment; hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout); and machine guarding.
Separately, OSHA has announced those OSHA standards most frequently the subject of its COVID-related workplace investigations. Not surprisingly, these include respiratory protection (medical evaluation, fit testing, training and the overall protection program); recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses; other personal protective equipment; and, of course, the catch-all of the General Duty Clause (“the employer did not furnish a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees”). Accompanying this announcement are OSHA’s Lessons Learned recommendations to employers to avoid citations for such violations.
In light of COVID’s outsized effects on the elderly and infirm, OSHA has also issued Respiratory Protection Guidance for employers of those working in nursing homes and assisted and other long-term care facilities. This advises on the distinctions among various types of masks and other face coverings, and provides structure for such entities’ Respiratory Protection Programs. It also discusses OSHA’s enforcement discretion when evaluating an employer’s good faith in endeavoring to comply with OSHA standards.
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Costs awards in trademark opposition proceedings have been long anticipated in Canada.
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On April 1, after more than a year of consultation, research and consideration, Ontario’s Civil Rules Review (CRR) working group released its proposed reforms to the Rules of Civil Procedure – the rulebook that governs litigation in the province.
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Canada’s 45th general election will take place on April 28. Businesses and non-profits that are considering engaging in the political process during this time must know the law and understand how to navigate the rules and restrictions imposed by the Canada Elections Act (CEA).
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