Although the thought of being our very own version of Elle Woods at Osgoode is merely a fun fantasy for some of us, fashion law is sort of, kind of,…
Category: Arts
Capitalizing on Tragedy? Redbubble.com Permits Sale of Humboldt Broncos Art
At first glance, art-marketplace websites like Redbubble and Society6—which print original designs uploaded by users on various consumer products—seem like ideal platforms for an artist to make some extra cash.…
Legal Battle Over Monkey’s Selfie Leads to Settlement
Recently British photographer David Slater came to a settlement with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in a lawsuit over who owns the copyright to a selfie taken…
The Imminent Problem of Counterfeit Sports Merchandise
Counterfeit products are a growing issue and have resulted in an annual estimated loss of $20-30 billion in tax revenue for Canada over the past few years. In particular, the…
Branding Arts & Literature: More Misleading Cases by A.P. Herbert
It is that time of year when honest Canadians self-report their incomes and voluntarily pay their taxes. But is the tax system impartial to all taxpayers, or does it prejudice…