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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 Jun 2, 2023

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global crypto regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commission has published a consultation report which aims to address market integrity and investor...

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IOSCO unveils consultation report on global crypto regulation
Blog Jun 1, 2023

U.K. court dismisses unique claim against company’s directors over its climate plan

Last month, the High Court of England and Wales dismissed a unique action brought against the directors of Shell plc (Shell). Filed in February by...

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U.K. court dismisses unique claim against company’s directors over its climate plan
Blog May 11, 2023

Ontario Superior Court provides guidance on the bribery offence under the CFPOA

Enforcement proceedings under Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act have been relatively infrequent. A recent Ontario decision...

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Ontario Superior Court provides guidance on the bribery offence under the CFPOA
Blog May 11, 2023

B.C. Supreme Court rules that firms cannot be liable for internal investigations into misconduct

An effective compliance program is one of the best risk management tools that businesses have at their disposal — but conducting an internal...

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B.C. Supreme Court rules that firms cannot be liable for internal investigations into misconduct
Blog May 9, 2023

Implementing Budget 2023: key developments for financial services providers

On April 20, 2023, the government of Canada introduced Bill C-47, The Budget Implementation Act. This post provides a summary of key...

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Implementing Budget 2023: key developments for financial services providers
Blog May 5, 2023

Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know

Modern slavery — specifically forced labour — is a global challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that 28...

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Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know
Blog May 4, 2023

Federal government tables long-awaited legislation for a corporate beneficial ownership registry

Last year’s Cullen Commission and data leaks like the Panama Papers have underscored the need for corporate transparency in the fight against...

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Federal government tables long-awaited legislation for a corporate beneficial ownership registry
Blog May 3, 2023

First climate lawsuit against a commercial bank: NGOs take legal action against BNP Paribas for funding fossil-fuel development

On February 23, 2023, three NGOs – Friends of the Earth France, Notre Affaire à Tous, and Oxfam France – announced they commenced legal...

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First climate lawsuit against a commercial bank: NGOs take legal action against BNP Paribas for funding fossil-fuel development
Blog Apr 17, 2023

Québec Court of Appeal clarifies elements of fraud offence for corrupt conduct

The Québec Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal seeking to overturn a 2019 conviction for fraud, corruption of foreign officials and laundering...

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Québec Court of Appeal clarifies elements of fraud offence for corrupt conduct
Blog Apr 12, 2023

OSC’s Whistleblower Program has awarded over $9.33 million since 2016

The Ontario Securities Commission announced that tips from whistleblowers have resulted in $48 million in sanctions and payments since introducing...

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OSC’s Whistleblower Program has awarded over $9.33 million since 2016