Employment issues during an economic downturn

This presentation outlines a variety of employment matters that may arise during an economic downturn and helps arm businesses with the strategic...

Law Society of Upper Canada v. Kivisto: Final v. Interlocutory Analysis Varies Between Civil and Regulatory Proceedings

In its decision in Law Society of Upper Canada v. Kivisto, 2016 ONSC 1400 the Ontario Divisional Court explained that because of the differences...

Canadian government publishes consultation paper for a review of the legislative and regulatory framework of Canada’s financial sector

BackgroundOfficers, Directors of regulated businesses and advisors must keep up with evolving regulatory and other policy priorities as a matter of...

Government report indicates potential overhaul of Ontario labour and employment landscape

Ontario employers may soon face significant changes to workplace laws. That is the main conclusion that can be drawn from the recently released...

Runkle v Alberta (Chief Firearms Officer): mootness is alive and well

In its decision in Runkle v. Alberta (Chief Firearms Officer), the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from the Court of Queen's Bench on the...

DOJ’s Major Insider Trading Victory: a Blueprint for post-Newman Convictions?

Improper disclosure of confidential information and insider trading remains very much a focal point for regulators and prosecutors on both sides of...

Ontario Court Of Appeal Confirms Importance Of Weighing Defence Evidence

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently confirmed the importance of defence evidence when opposing leave to bring statutory misrepresentation claims...

Federal Court of Appeal simplifies the standard of review of prothonotary decisions

A five-judge panel of the Federal Court of Appeal has abandoned the so-called Aqua-Gem standard of review of the discretionary decisions of...

Emergency situations: The hospital is prepared, but are your critical suppliers?

Hospitals that adopt standard, unqualified force majeure clauses in their services contracts do so at their own peril. Learn more.

Ontario Court of Appeal Emphasizes Access to Justice over Concerns regarding Individual Issues

The Ontario Court of Appeal in Fantl v. Transamerica Life Canada dismissed an appeal of a Divisional Court ruling, confirming the certification of an...