Technology

Galaxy Note 7 recall campaign defeats class action

On April 9, 2020, the Québec Superior Court dismissed an application for authorization to institute a class action against Samsung Electronics...

Five legal trends driving FinTech success

FinTechs require a sophisticated and thorough approach to the unique legal issues that are inherent when carrying out business in the financial...

Blockchain company and CEO to pay over $1M for misleading investors

The OSC has approved a settlement agreement with NextBlock Global Limited and its founder and CEO, Alex Tapscott, in connection with misleading...

How recent CBCA amendments could impact your business

Companies that are incorporated into the Canadian Business Corporations Act (CBCA) need to be cognizant of recent amendments to the CBCA that came...

Government of Canada’s Directive on Automated Decision-Making: Implications for service providers

On April 1, 2019, the Government of Canada’s new Directive on Automated Decision-Making (the Directive) took effect, with compliance required by no...

OSFI outlines technology and cyber security incident reporting expectations

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) recently issued the Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting...

Apple lawyer charged with insider trading

The recent insider trading case of a former senior lawyer at Apple Inc. serves as a reminder that those tasked with upholding a company’s...

New guidance from OSFI on technology and cybersecurity incident reporting

Cyber security continues to be a chief concern for Canadian regulators. On January 24, 2019, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial...

Technology highlights from 2018: Growth in artificial intelligence and modernization of the payments system

The use and integration of technology into business and everyday life further accelerated in 2018.

Recent initial coin offerings settlements show broadening SEC enforcement campaign

A series of recently announced settlements relating to initial coin offerings (ICOs) show the continuing efforts of the U.S. Securities and Exchange...