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Québec Court of Appeal underscores the evolving nature of environmental standards in transactions

In a recent decision dealing with groundwater contamination at a shopping centre, the Québec Court of Appeal highlighted the importance of...

The OSC’s new proposal to distribute funds from disgorgement orders to harmed investors

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published proposed rules that outline the procedure the OSC and harmed investors must follow for the...

Settlement surprise: Québec courts reject class action settlements

In recent months, Québec courts have demonstrated a rigorous approach to the approval of class action settlements, underscoring their commitment to...

Failing to ensure compliance throughout your operations: lessons from the Chiquita Banana case

A recent jury verdict in Florida ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay US$38.3 million to the family members of eight men killed in Colombia...

Legislative Update Report No. 2024-15 Le Bulletin d’actualités législatives

Osler’s Legislative Update is a bi-weekly compilation of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 07/25 to 08/07. Note:...

‘Deal with this escape hatch’ — B.C. Securities Commission calls for bankruptcy law reform following Supreme Court of Canada decision

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Poonian v. British Columbia has prompted the B.C. Securities Commission to call for bankruptcy law...

Supreme Court of Canada decision impacts Securities Commissions’ ability to collect from bankrupt transgressors

On July 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on whether financial sanctions imposed by securities regulators are dischargeable through...

Winning wellness: strategic IP and regulatory considerations in Canada’s booming natural health products industry

Canadian natural health products have surged to an industry worth more than $13 billion in recent years. A strategic approach to intellectual...

Brar: contempt proceedings against uncooperative witnesses by the B.C. Securities Commission are constitutional

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has affirmed that the power of the province’s Securities Commission to compel evidence from witnesses and,...

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: AI and the Looming Information Security Threat: Perspectives from Leading Cybersecurity Forensic Experts

Insights into emerging issues and notable developments in the privacy and information management space.