SEC wins novel ‘shadow trading’ trial against biopharma executive
A novel theory of insider trading known as “shadow trading” involves the use of material non-public information about a re…
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CIRO publishes proposals to level the advisor compensation playing field
Earlier this year, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization published a consultation paper outlining policy options that would help to level th…
‘Lacuna matata’: should we worry about a gap in B.C.’s domestic arbitration scheme?
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has found a gap in the province’s arbitration system that affects dispute deficiencies and appeals.
OSC settles allegations relating to cryptocurrency tokens
In a first, Ontario’s Capital Markets Tribunal has approved a settlement agreement related to the promotion and sale of cryptocu…
When is a settlement a settlement?
Many lawsuits settle before they ever get to trial. But what happens when the parties disagree on whether a settlement agreement has actually been rea…
