Domain name battle may set legal precedent

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Toronto, Ont.-based Torstar Corp. has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Toronto, Ont.-based Friendship Enterprises to prevent it from continuing to use the domain name, toronto2.com. Torstar and other companies claim that online users are confused over the domain name's similarity to another domain name, toronto.com.

Torstar Corp., Friendship Enterprises

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Dollars stifle scents on-line

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The demise of France's Parfumsnet.com, an online perfume firm, was prompted a number of lawsuits by rival perfume companies. The online perfume retailer was sued by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, L'Oreal and other perfume rivals.

General services, France, Organizational history, Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Toilet preparations, Perfumes, Perfumes industry, Parfumsnet

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OSC bans Banks for life from boards

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Laser Friendly Inc., an online gaming company operated by Jack Banks and Larry Weltmann, is under investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission. The OSC ordered Mr. Banks to resign from all executive positions.

Legal/Government Regulation, Company legal issue, Cable television, Cable television/data services, Ontario. Securities Commission, Laser Friendly Inc., Weltmann, Larry, Banks, Jack

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