Concurrent Applications for Authorization to Institute a Class Action: The Quebec Approach

Where multiple aspiring class representatives file concurrent applications involving the same parties, concerning the same object and presenting...

Catalyst Capital Group Inc. v. Moyse: Court of Appeal Confirms an Order Dismissing a Motion for Contempt is Interlocutory

In its November 17, 2015 decision, The Catalyst Capital Group Inc. v. Moyse, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that an order dismissing a motion...

U.S. Department of Justice Claims Billions from Volkswagen in the Latest Emissions Scandal Salvo

One of the highest-profile corporate scandals of 2015 has continued to plague German automaker Volkswagen in 2016, as the U.S. Department of Justice...

Hoang v. Vicentini: Reasonable Apprehension of Conflict of Interest Found Based on Position Taken in Notice of Cross-Appeal

The importance of a notice of cross-appeal was showcased in the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Hoang v. Vicentini, where counsel...

Corporate Governance in Challenging Times – Practical Tips for Directors in the Oil & Gas Sector

Directors of Oil and Gas companies are currently faced with challenging market conditions. This presentation will act as a introductory guide to...

Ontario’s new Patient Ombudsman

On December 10, 2015, Ontario announced Christine Elliott as the province’s first Patient Ombudsman. It is anticipated her appointment will come...

International Tax Reform 2015-BEPS Final Reports

Learn more about the BEPS final reports, now awaiting presentation and approval from G20 Finance Ministers. Now the attention turns to what extent...

Sanctions Ordered in Finkelstein/Azeff Insider Trading and Tipping Decision

On August 24, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) released its long awaited Reasons and Decision on Sanctions and Costs in the...

U.S. Treasury Attempts to Influence OECD’S BEPS Initiative via Proposed Changes to U.S. Model Treaty

The United States has been criticized on more than one occasion for failing to be a meaningful participant in the OECD’s multi-pronged initiative...