James B. Musgrove

Damages Awarded for Misleading Advertising - First in Canada
James B. Musgrove, Esther Rossman, September 15, 2009, previously published by Lang Michener InBrief Fall 2009 on Fall 2009
In Maritime Travel Inc. v. Go Travel Direct.com Inc., a Canadian court, for the first time in a reported case, awarded damages to a plaintiff for misleading advertising in breach of the Competition Act.

Insurance Company Mergers: A Regulatory Guide
Frank Palmay, Daniel G. Edmondstone, Hartley Lefton, James B. Musgrove, July 14, 2009, previously published by International Law Office on Summer 2009
Canada, like many jurisdictions, has an insurance marketplace that is largely characterized by a significant number of competing companies in various lines of business. However, over the last number of years, the market has shown signs of becoming more consolidated. Given the current pressures on...

Most Significant Changes to Competition Act in 20 Years Barely Noticed
James B. Musgrove, July 10, 2009
Usually, the process of Canadian competition law reform is somewhat like the stereotypical Canadian: prudent, incremental and cautious. Usually, but not always. In February, the Government tabled Bill C-10, which contained the stimulus-package budget and a host of other matters, including some very...