Claims that coffee pods were easy to recycle trigger penalty
The Competition Bureau reached an agreement with Keurig Canada Inc. to resolve concerns about the recyclability of its ubiquitous “K-Cup®” pods. Keurig claimed on its website, via social media, and on text and logos on the K-Cup pods that they were widely accepted for recycling and easy to recycle. While the pods are accepted across the country in some municipal systems, the pods are only really widely accepted for recycling in British Columbia and Quebec. And in some places, they are not easy to recycle. Keurig Canada cooperated with the Bureau’s investigation. It will pay a $3 million penalty and ... [more] Full article
A Private Right of Action for Abuse of Dominance
David Vaillancourt was invited by the C.D. Howe Institute to submit an “Intelligence Memo” concerning his views on a private right of access for abuse of dominance proceedings in Canada. ... [more] Full article
Directors Fined Personally in FlightHub DRIP Pricing Settlement
In our Competition Law Year In Review 2019, we reported on Canada’s Competition Bureau’s interim consent agreement with FlightHub prohibiting it from using misleading marketing practices on its websites. On ... [more] Full article
Bogus trial offer scheme lands business $15 million fine
A Canadian Competition Bureau investigation concluded that Revive You Media operated a subscription trap scam. It provided the false impression on its websites that consumers were ordering free trials without ... [more] Full article
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Michael Binetti
Michael Binetti, a partner of the firm, brings a proven litigation background plus extensive experience in arguing both trials and appeals. He has demonstrated his strategic legal capability and expertise in wide-ranging areas of litigation. Michael’s peers and clients have commented that Michael is an “excellent and creative lawyer,” “finds unique solutions to complex problems,” and that “Michael gets it and knows how to win.”
John Rook
John F. Rook, KC, is a senior Canadian litigation lawyer with over 50 years of experience in competition law, commercial disputes, and administrative law. He is recognized as a leading competition litigator and has appeared before Canada’s Supreme Court and key tribunals.
David N. Vaillancourt
David's practice expertise focuses on all matters of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Competition and Administrative Law. David has acted for clients in a wide range of disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, securities litigation, class action defence, proceedings under the Competition Act, employment law disputes, contract disputes, breach of confidence/intellectual property disputes, fidelity bond claims, and professional negligence claims. David has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and has also appeared before the Competition Tribunal and the Federal Court of Appeal. David has appeared as lead counsel in numerous trials, hearings, and motions. David has been successful in numerous adversarial proceedings, and also has successfully negotiated the resolution of dozens of cases.
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