Lauren Tomasich

Uber Technologies Inc. v. Heller: Implications for Arbitration and Employment Law

On June 26, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its eagerly awaited decision in Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller (Heller). The Supreme Court...

Supreme Court of Canada rules Uber arbitration clause invalid and a ‘classic case of unconscionability’

The SCC released its decision in the closely watched case of Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller on June 26, 2020, and held that Uber’s arbitration...

The Arbitration Advantage

Adjudicating disputes strategically and effectively is critical to your business. Members of Osler's Arbitration Practice discuss how Arbitration...

Canada: International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Published by Mondaq, the International Arbitration Comparative Guide provides a comparative overview of some of the key points of law and practice...

Ontario Appeal Court addresses the definition of a “security”: if it looks, walks and quacks like a duck, it MAY be a duck

In a decision released March 16, 2020 that may have implications for the regulatory treatment of certain financial instruments in...

Two Hats, or Not Two Hats?

This article considers how arbitration legislation applies to this issue and explores the pros and cons of having the same person act as both...

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

Limitation periods remain suspended even after certification denied

Section 28 of Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act (CPA) suspends limitation periods for causes of action asserted in a class action. In RG v The...

Deviating from Whistleblower Programs may have more risk than payoff

The whistleblower at the heart of the multi-billion dollar Madoff fraud has set his sights on a new target; General Electric Co. Harry Markopolos is...

SEC introduces long-awaited best interest standard

On June 5, 2019, after over a year of debate, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission adopted its long-awaited Regulation Best Interest: The...