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Lawrence E. Ritchie

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Alexander Cobb

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Victoria Graham

Partner, Corporate, Toronto

Shawn Irving

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Kevin O’Brien

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Elizabeth Sale

Partner, Financial Services, Toronto

Lauren Tomasich

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Malcolm Aboud

Counsel, Disputes, Toronto

John M. Valley

Partner, Corporate, Toronto

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Risk Management and Crisis Response draws on the experience of a national team to provide information related to proactive prevention and compliance for corporations. We share highlights and comment on significant developments related to legal matters, regulatory changes and related threats.

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Blog Aug 29, 2023

The state of corporate climate litigation

The 2023 Global Climate Change Litigation Report indicates that, between July 2020 and December 2022, there were 630 climate change...

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The state of corporate climate litigation
Blog Aug 25, 2023

SEC’s new mandatory cybersecurity disclosure rules and implications for Canadian issuers

On July 26, 2023, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules requiring disclosure by public companies...

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SEC’s new mandatory cybersecurity disclosure rules and implications for Canadian issuers
Blog Aug 15, 2023

Canadian securities regulators publish results of review of conflicts of interest practices

On August 3, 2023, Canadian securities regulators released the findings of their joint review of conflicts of interest practices at 172 investment...

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Canadian securities regulators publish results of review of conflicts of interest practices
Blog Jul 31, 2023

IMF’s push for CBDCs: The beginnings of the global CBDC platform

A blog by Matt Burgoyne and Annal Li suggests central bank digital currency may become a reality in Canada in the not-too-distant future.

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IMF’s push for CBDCs: The beginnings of the global CBDC platform
Blog Jul 20, 2023

Regulators’ data breach response signals challenges to compliance with its own rules

The SEC’s recent statement revealing the true impact of an internal data breach highlights the potential challenges of complying with its own...

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Regulators’ data breach response signals challenges to compliance with its own rules
Blog Jul 18, 2023

A ripple in the pond of crypto regulation: The U.S. District Court’s ruling in SEC vs. Ripple

A recent U.S. District Court ruling indicates that certain digital tokens may be outside the regulatory jurisdiction of American securities...

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A ripple in the pond of crypto regulation: The U.S. District Court’s ruling in SEC vs. Ripple
Blog Jul 12, 2023

Capital Markets Tribunal highlights importance of precision in requests for additional disclosure

Ontario’s Capital Markets Tribunal recently denied a respondent’s request for additional disclosure from OSC Staff regarding an alleged...

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Capital Markets Tribunal highlights importance of precision in requests for additional disclosure
Blog Jul 10, 2023

Canadian Securities Administrators announce guidance on crypto asset investment funds

The CSA has published guidance that could inspire greater confidence among potential issuers and contribute to the expansion and maturation of the...

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Canadian Securities Administrators announce guidance on crypto asset investment funds
Blog Jun 28, 2023

Wage fixing and no-poach provisions in the Competition Act: backgrounder and frequently asked questions

On June 23, 2023, the criminal no-poach and wage fixing provisions added to the Competition Act (Act) in June 2022 will come into effect. The...

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Blog Jun 21, 2023

The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies

The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale...

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The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies