Stéphanie Karam

Jun 10, 2024 | mondaq.com | Avoiding SIEM’s Mistakes |Caroline Jonnaert |Stéphanie Karam

Until recently, Québec residents were frequently excluded from publicity contests, as a number of formalities had to be completed with the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the "Régie") in order for certain publicity contests to be legally held in Quebec. But the rules of the game have recently changed.

Jun 10, 2024 | mondaq.com | Avoiding SIEM’s Mistakes |Caroline Jonnaert |Stéphanie Karam

Barilla Canada is seeking authorization for a class action against the Italian pasta giant for misleading advertising2 . The subject of this ire is the expression "Italy #1 brand of pasta / La marque de pâtes No.1 en Italie" that consumers can read on all the Brand's famous blue-packed products and accompanied by an Italian flag. The catch? The pasta is produced in Canada or the United States.