The U.S. GENIUS Act is the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins and sets a clear framework for issuers and users.
A tale of two regimes: the U.S. GENIUS Act and Canada’s divergent approach to stablecoin regulation
Builders’ risk insurance: recent Ontario court decision confirms broad interpretation of coverage provisions
A recent Ontario judgment was protective of maintaining a broad interpretation of builders’ risk insurance coverage provisions.
U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses
Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.
Addressing claims where Aboriginal rights and title overlap
Overlapping claims of Aboriginal title raise complex legal and factual issues that have yet to be fully determined by the courts.
Privilege protocols as a legal imperative: implications of Lamarche v. British Columbia (Securities Commission) for regulators
The BC Court of Appeal in Lamarche stresses the vital need for regulators to protect privileged documents during investigations.
First charges laid under Canada’s Russia sanctions – what does this mean for further enforcement and judicial guidance?
We discuss the allegations and what they could mean for enforcement of — and lingering uncertainties around — Canadian sanctions.
Navigating employee sick leave and medical documentation
We look at some recent legislative developments across Canada around medical documentation in the workplace context.
Canada follows B.C.’s lead and recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii
A recent agreement concerning Haida Gwaii is a historic step in Canada’s recognition of Aboriginal title through agreement and settlement.
Interpreting time requirements in dispute resolution clauses
A recent decision clarified the interpretation of a dispute resolution clause that stipulated when parties must request mediation and/or arbitration.
Abuse of process: the continuing saga of Morabito
The B.C. Court of Appeal has found a blended hearing of an abuse of process claim and an insider trading claim to be “fundamentally flawed”.
