Navigating aircraft security in Québec

The division of powers between federal and provincial jurisdictions in Canada empowers the provinces to exercise their legislative authority over...

The stigma associated with crypto is largely unwarranted

A struggle to fit cryptocurrency into existing regulatory regimes has contributed to some public perception that crypto is disproportionately used in...

Canadian and International Arbitration: A guidebook for effective arbitration

Overview Arbitration is not simply a private court procedure. It is a way to resolve disputes that allows the ability to choose a decision...

CSA publishes updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

On March 7, the Canadian Securities Administrators released expanded guidance on disclosure and sales communication practices for ESG-related...

Just in: IBA updates 2024 Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration

The International Bar Association has updated its Guidelines on Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration following broad consultation. Sonia...

New York Court of Appeals clarifies UCC Article 8 choice of law rules for validity of securities

A recent New York Court of Appeals decision regarding the validity of certain secured notes issued by Venezuela’s state oil company provides...

Skip the arbitration: mandatory arbitration clause in standard-form contract found unconscionable

In Pokornik v. SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc, the Manitoba Court of Appeal has held that the arbitration clause in a standard form...

Bill 124: quashed and repealed

The Ontario government repealed its Bill 124 last month after the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that the legislation violated the Charter of...

Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal clarifies considerations for a private placement in the face of an unsolicited takeover bid in Aimia

The OSC has provided helpful guidance in assessing whether a private placement undertaken in the face of a take-over bid is an improper defensive...

PDAC 2024 delivers mixed signals as attendees look for answers to industry challenges

PDAC 2024 kicked off with a strong start with large crowds and a buzz of optimism seeking answers to industry challenges.