Randy Sutton (CA)

Randy Sutton practises in the area of dispute resolution. He represents international and domestic clients in court and administrative proceedings, mediations and arbitrations and has appeared in the provincial and federal courts throughout Canada.

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Think of the kids: New restrictions on food and drink advertising to children

By Geoffrey Poelman, Randy Sutton (CA) and Alison Fung on May 4, 2023 Posted in FDA & Food Safety

Children are generally recognized by both industry and government to be a vulnerable or special audience when it comes to advertising. On June 28, 2023, a new advertising code will be coming into effect as released by Ad Standards Canada. It is intended to expand upon legislative, regulatory, and self-regulatory regimes that already exist in … Continue reading

Arbitrating disputes in the pharmaceutical, life sciences and healthcare sector in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Martin Valasek (CA), Randy Sutton (CA) and Brian R. Daley (CA) on June 11, 2020 Posted in Coronavirus, General, International

Introduction A signature feature of the last several months has been the scramble for masks, shields and gowns – personal protective equipment (PPE) – for doctors, nurses and other care workers. Governments have been focused on ensuring that health authorities, both public and private, have a sufficient supply of essential medical equipment (such as PPE … Continue reading

Consumer claims under Canada’s patent regime foreclosed

By Randy Sutton (CA) on February 1, 2016 Posted in International

In Low v. Pfizer Canada Inc. the British Columbia Court of Appeal accepted Pfizer’s argument that the Canadian patent regulatory regime does not provide the basis for a civil action by consumers based on alleged breaches of the patent regime. The Court found, in relation to a claim pertaining to Pfizer’s Viagra, that the patent … Continue reading

Comparing the United States and Canadian Experience

By Brandon Crisp (US) and Randy Sutton (CA) on August 8, 2014 Posted in International, Regulatory

Published in: For The Defense Products regulated in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and in Canada by Health Canada are subject to a complex set of regulatory requirements. These regulatory requirements will often include a review and the approval of the safety and the efficacy of a product and … Continue reading