Rely on TDS is a quarterly newsletter published by Canadian law firm, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) which contains a range of articles on different topics of interst. http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/ en 2010 - Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST www.tdslaw.com.com 90 http://www.tdslaw.com/gfx/thompson-dorfman-sweatman-llp.gif http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/ TDS Logo On September 30, 2010, the temporary foreign worker program for information technology (IT) specialists will come to an end (except for employers wanting to hire foreign workers for positions in Quebec). The purpose of the temporary foreign worker program was to fill critical shortages in Canada's software industry. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has determined that the shortage of IT workers in Canada no longer exists. Article jee@tdslaw.com (Jennifer Ervick) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Temporary_Foreign_Worker_Program.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Temporary_Foreign_Worker_Program.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com The speed at which Social Media is implemented by businesses to take advantage of marketing opportunities is often very quick. Once the opportunity is recognized, businesses want to be seen as progressive and get ahead of their competition. Unfortunately, in an effort to be the 'first out of the gate', this sometimes means that some businesses may not fully appreciate all of the implications of adopting Social Media strategies as part of their marketing initiatives. Privacy is one example of the issues that businesses have to consider. Article ejg@tdslaw.com (Elmer Gomes) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Social_Media_Applying_Old_Privacy_Laws_to_New_Marketing_Initiatives.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Social_Media_Applying_Old_Privacy_Laws_to_New_Marketing_Initiatives.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com The law in Canada regarding drug and alcohol testing in the workplace has largely developed within the context of labour and human rights law. Even with the number of decisions which have emerged in recent years, the law remains relatively complex and, at times, difficult to interpret. For example, depending upon the context in which drug or alcohol testing is required (i.e., unionized vs. non-unionized), different considerations can and will apply. As a result, there are a significant number of pitfalls for employers wishing to institute drug and alcohol testing in their workplaces. Article sjh@tdslaw.com (Scott Hoeppner) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing_In_The_Workplace.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/Drug_and_Alcohol_Testing_In_The_Workplace.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com Everyone wants to avoid accidents in the workplace. Employers and employees of farming operations are no exception. However, farm workplaces present a variety of hazards, and injuries to workers do occur. It is therefore important for both employers and employees to know the laws applicable to safety and accidents in the workplace. In addition, employers and employees should be aware of the laws in Manitoba relating to the liability of farm employers for injuries to their workers and the compensation available to such workers. Article ram@tdslaw.com (Ross McFadyen) and rwo@tdslaw.com (Rob Olson) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/On_the_Farm_It_Is_Saftey_First_But_Accidents_Happen.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/On_the_Farm_It_Is_Saftey_First_But_Accidents_Happen.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com The purpose of this article is to briefly describe the benefits of the limited partnership as a form of business organization and the benefits of choosing Manitoba as the jurisdiction of formation for a limited partnership. Article mac@tdslaw.com (Michael Choiselat) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/A_Primer_on_Manitoba_Limited_Partnerships.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/A_Primer_on_Manitoba_Limited_Partnerships.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com If your technology start-up business is looking for venture capital financing, the performance of an intellectual property audit ("IP Audit") is essential to avoid delays in obtaining such financing. IP Audits are an important mitigation strategy to consider prior to any licensing, financing, merger or transfer. After an IP Audit, you will have a better understanding of your intellectual property liabilities, risks and legal status. Intellectual property assets include such things as domain names, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, branding and technology and software licences. Article svd@tdslaw.com (Silvia de Sousa) http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/IP_Audits_Get_Venture_Capital_Flowing_Faster.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/newsletter/2010/June/articles/IP_Audits_Get_Venture_Capital_Flowing_Faster.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) and Perlov Stewart LLP are pleased to announce that effective June 1, 2010 their practices will merge under the name Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP. All Perlov Stewart LLP lawyers, I. David Perlov, Allan L. V. Stewart, Peter A. Sim and Gerald S. Ashcroft, are joining TDS. Press Release http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/may272010pslmergerpressrelease.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/may272010pslmergerpressrelease.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com Recently, TDS launched a quarterly e-newsletter called "Rely on TDS" which features podcasts, a wide range of legal articles and radio interviews related to law and business matters. Individuals interested in signing up for the e-newsletter can subscribe by registering on the TDS web site. Press Release http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/tdslaw1009943v1web20pressrelease.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/tdslaw1009943v1web20pressrelease.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com Eleven lawyers from Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) have been recognized nationally as leading practitioners by LEXPERT. The Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory identifies the leading Canadian law firms and lawyers in more than fifty practice areas across Canada; it is the most comprehensive directory available. The Directory clearly sets out which firms and practitioners are the leaders in their practice areas, and is specifically designed to assist sophisticated users of legal services. Press Release http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/pressreleaselexpertleadinglawyers2010.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/pressreleaselexpertleadinglawyers2010.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com The partners of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) congratulate Alex S. Bainov, Andrea R. Doyle, Hayley B. Main and Laura C. Workman on their Call to the Manitoba Bar and welcome each of them as new associate lawyers at TDS. Press Release http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/june172010mediarelease.pdf http://www.tdslaw.com/media/files/june172010mediarelease.pdf Tue, 22 June 2010 08:00:00 CST tdslaw.com