Emerging and High Growth Companies

Canada’s EHG Ecosystem and Opportunities for Asian-Based Enterprises

Please join members of our leading Emerging and High Growth Companies Group for a webinar on Canada's EHG Ecosystem and opportunities for Asian-based...

SEC expands ‘accredited investor’ and ‘qualified institutional buyer’ definitions to broaden investor access to U.S. private placements

The SEC has issued final rules amending the definitions of “accredited investor” in Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the U.S....

Federal Court clarifies Canadian approach to subject-matter eligibility for computer patents

In a recent decision, the Federal Court has rejected the Commissioner of Patents' “problem-solution” approach to claim construction when...

AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

EHG 101 series: The Story of ApplyBoard — a fireside chat with Martin Basiri

There were times during the early days of ApplyBoard when its founders worried about not having enough money to pay its bills.

Commercial contracting 101: The impact of COVID-19

The misalignment of commercial contracts with actual events resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an issue for many emerging and high...

B.C. announces newly extended registration requirements for its provincial sales tax

In its 2020 Budget and Fiscal Plan, dated February 18, 2020, British Columbia (B.C.) announced that it would be imposing newly extended registration...

OECD provides additional detail on Pillar One proposal in update on international tax reform – Seeking consensus-based solution in 2020

On January 31, 2020, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS released the Statement by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS on the Two-Pillar...