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Someone made big money betting on Maduro. What are prediction markets, and is it time they had tighter rules? – CBC News

Prediction markets, in which users place binary wagers on almost any kind of event, have become an increasingly popular way to make money. While...

Investors accuse Ontario-based Anaergia of misrepresenting growth prospects in class-action lawsuit – The Globe and Mail

An investor class-action lawsuit against a company that predicted “explosive” growth that never materialized is an example of a case that...

Osler team participates in the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge

A cross-disciplinary team from Osler, including Sam Ip, partner, Technology; Leo Wang, Director, AI and Technology; and Tyler Lovell, software...

Law firms at the forefront of mergers and acquisitions – Droit-inc

Niko Veilleux says it is expected that larger M&A transactions will occur in the coming months as business confidence increases.

Free-trade zones in the U.S. provide Canadian companies with options for tariff relief –The Globe and Mail

To manage costs related to American-imposed tariffs, some Canadian companies have turned to federally designated regions in the United States...

With disclosure on the decline in Canada, is the commitment to DEI still there? – Canadian HR Reporter

John Valley spoke to Canadian HR Reporter about how disclosure is evolving and why many corporate leaders still see diversity as a business...

Federal budget 2025: Plan for stablecoin rules to usher in Canada’s ‘digital dollar era,’ advocates say –The Globe and Mail

While the federal government has promised to introduce a framework for legislation designed to regulate the issuance of stablecoins, Matt...

Ottawa to unveil draft stablecoin legislation in budget, sources say – The Globe and Mail

Matt Burgoyne spoke to the Globe and Mail about the challenges with Canadian stablecoin legislation.

Fewer Canadian companies disclosing DEI records, study finds – The Globe and Mail

John Valley spoke to The Globe and Mail about declining diversity disclosure and other trends among Canadian public companies.

Canada wants to detangle its data from U.S. tech giants. Can it be done? – The Globe and Mail

Canadian companies and policymakers are increasingly focused on building tech and AI solutions that keep data in Canada.