A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of contractual and statutory limitation periods in construction disputes.
Court of Appeal overturns the application of a contractual limitation period in a construction contract
Strengthening American leadership in digital financial technology: insights from the Trump’s administration report on digital assets
The report reiterates President Trump’s stated promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”
Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies jurisdiction over global crypto platforms
Mere access to a global internet platform from Ontario is not enough to ground jurisdiction over foreign corporate defendants.
Ontario Court confirms continued vesting of stock options and RSUs not guaranteed for statutory notice period
In the case of an employee termination, stock options and restricted share units are not “wages” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act.
Understanding the CSA’s OBSI reform proposal
The Canadian Securities Administrators released a new proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority.
Expanded enforcement powers: is CIRO now exercising ‘statutory’ powers?
Recent statutory amendments have expanded the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) enforcement toolkit.
OSC adopts new framework to distribute funds from disgorgement orders to harmed investors
We review the new regime and its potential implications for both investors and the regulator.
A tale of two regimes: the U.S. GENIUS Act and Canada’s divergent approach to stablecoin regulation
The U.S. GENIUS Act is the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins and sets a clear framework for issuers and users.
Builders’ risk insurance: recent Ontario court decision confirms broad interpretation of coverage provisions
A recent Ontario judgment was protective of maintaining a broad interpretation of builders’ risk insurance coverage provisions.
U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses
Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.
