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Evolving capital markets regulatory enforcement

Even prior to the impacts of COVID-19, change was on the horizon for capital markets enforcement in 2020.

Key developments in white-collar defence

This year was marked by uncertainty and increased risk for businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ontario Securities Commission awards over half a million dollars to three whistleblowers

Following a trend of rising whistleblower tips and awards, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) recently sent another strong...

Ninth Circuit holds that whistleblower allegations qualify as corrective disclosure in securities class action

In re Bofl Holding, Inc. Securities Litigation, a decision released on October 8, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the...

IIROC Rules: Respondent use of complainant interview in related proceeding is in the public interest

In Re Malic, 2020 IIROC 37, a decision released on October 6, 2020, the IIROC Hearing Panel (Alberta District) (the “Hearing Panel”)...

SEC enhances its whistleblower program to further incentivize tips

In what is described as an attempt to provide more clarity to whistleblowers and increase efficiency and transparency, on September 23, 2020, the...

DOJ Opinion Procedure Release offers guidance for contracting with public bodies

Guidance from law enforcement and regulators on their priorities and expectations is a valuable tool for managing risk for businesses and...

The Québec Court of Appeal clarifies the Jordan framework when a new trial is ordered

Be aware – the Québec Court of Appeal recently ruled that the “Jordan clock” should be reset to zero for a retrial, which may...

Corruption risk and the COVID-19 pandemic: Ensuring compliance in the era of the “new normal”

The COVID-19 pandemic increases risk for businesses operating in a new and uncertain economic context. While regulators have eased certain...

FCPA developments: Glencore, Ericsson and increasing regulatory enforcement

Regulators in both the U.S. and the UK have recently undertaken significant enforcement action against companies for alleged violations of foreign...