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The Supreme Court Extends its Declaration of Invalidity in Carter for Four Months

The Supreme Court unanimously granted the Attorney General’s request to approve the Extension. However, it granted only a four-month extension...

Lower for longer – Boards will be challenged in 2016

The profound decline in crude prices since late 2014 has renewed challenges, carrying with it significant implications for the boards that supervise...

Drug Licensees Subject To Federal Price Regulation In Canada – Law360

Canada has long regulated the price of patented pharmaceutical products with the intent to protect consumers from excessive prices. In recent years,...

Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview

In Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview, Osler’s lawyers explore the varied aspects of venture capital investment...

Court of Appeal dismisses Pet Valu franchisee class action and clarifies scope of duty of fair dealing

On January 14, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a judgment for the franchisee class in the Pet Valu franchise class action. This...

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...

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...

Treaty Shopping – OECD Releases Revised Discussion Draft on BEPS Action 6

On May 22, 2015 the OECD released a revised discussion draft on “BEPS Action 6: Prevent Treaty Abuse” as part of its Action Plan on Base Erosion...