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Digital assets and blockchain: the year of maturation

In years past, a series of industry failures and a lack of regulatory certainty threatened to chill the digital asset space. In 2023, the story...

What if you face a class action even though no one was harmed?

In a new trend, plaintiffs are launching proposed class actions even though no person has suffered any meaningful harm from the alleged wrongdoing.

A robust protection: maintaining solicitor-client privilege

Solicitor-client privilege is a cornerstone of our legal system. Not only is it a legal and civil right, it is also a principle of fundamental...

Navigating the future of remote work

Remote work continues to evolve, as digital nomads and a variety of hybrid work arrangements become permanent features of many workplaces.

Corporate governance focuses on the who, what and how

The past year saw an increased focus on diversity beyond gender and new rules that add to the list of topics expected to be addressed at the board.

Looking forward on clawbacks

New listing standards from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market came into effect this year, requiring companies to adopt policies...

A new era for the Canadian GAAR

Canada’s general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) operates to negate tax benefits arising from “abusive” tax avoidance transactions.

Transfer pricing proposals infuse Canada’s tax laws with OECD concepts

Canada’s transfer pricing rules ensure that, for Canadian income tax purposes, the pricing of non-arm’s length cross-border transactions adheres...

Private to public and back again

Canadian initial public offering (IPO) activity boomed from 2018 to 2021, with transaction volumes peaking in 2021.

Private equity: developments in subscription line lending

In recent years, subscription line facilities have become a well-accepted tool used by private equity sponsors to manage their liquidity, reduce and...