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“Zero times zero equals zero”: The Court of Appeal confirms that all allegations of conspiracy in class actions must be supported by “some evidence”

Posted on March 8, 2023 (June 5, 2024) by Havas Development

In a rare move, the Court of Appeal of Québec has confirmed the dismissal of an application to authorize a class action. The Court of Appeal’s r…

Posted in Canadian Class Action Defence Blog

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

Posted on March 2, 2023 (May 28, 2024) by Havas Development

The Department of Finance has published draft regulations under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPPA) proposing significant and, in some cas…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

Responding to environmental incidents in a time of greater scrutiny

Posted on March 1, 2023 (May 28, 2024) by Havas Development

Recent cases in Canada have illustrated that Environment and Climate Change Canada, and other regulatory bodies, are issuing substantial penalties for…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

Carbon capture, utilization and storage developments in British Columbia and Alberta

Posted on February 28, 2023 (May 29, 2024) by Havas Development

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology promises to be a key tool in Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Je…

Posted in Canada Energy Transition Blog

U.S. capital markets regulators crack down on recordkeeping and unapproved communication methods

Posted on February 28, 2023 (May 28, 2024) by Havas Development

The rise of alternative messaging applications poses challenges for many firms’ recordkeeping obligations. Lawrence Ritchie, Sarah Fireston…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

On the road to greater regulatory clarity: The CSA provides further guidance on its expectations for crypto asset platforms and the trading of stablecoins in Canada

Posted on February 24, 2023 (May 28, 2024) by Havas Development

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have recently introduced new Pre-Registration Undertakings (PRUs) that will apply to crypto…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

Osler’s Andrea Boctor and Jon Wypych advised PRI on its Canadian Legal Framework for Impact

Posted on February 24, 2023 (June 15, 2024) by Havas Development

On February 13, 2023 the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative …

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U.S. judge questions the silencing provisions of no-admit-no-deny settlements with the SEC

Posted on February 23, 2023 (June 5, 2024) by Havas Development

Under a no-admit-no-deny settlement provision, parties usually agree that they won’t make any statements, public or otherwise, that are inconsis…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

Whistleblower pleads guilty to bribery, denied whistleblower award

Posted on February 13, 2023 (June 5, 2024) by Havas Development

When is a whistleblower ineligible for an award? Lawrence Ritchie, Sarah Firestone and Madison Kerr look at the potential implications of a recen…

Posted in Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

B.C. legislative amendments will facilitate hydrogen development

Posted on January 30, 2023 (May 29, 2024) by Havas Development

Jesse Baker and Joey Chan discuss how a new British Columbia law will regulate hydrogen production as part of the province’s plan to transition …

Posted in Canada Energy Transition Blog

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