On June 25, 2020, the CSA released the “CSA Consultation Paper 25-402 Consultation on the Self-Regulatory Organization Framework,” re…
Potential fast-track of infrastructure projects in Québec
On September 15, 2020, the Québec Government (the “Government”) will resume its efforts to pass a bill that would help accelerate the impl…
Ontario securities taskforce seeks feedback on modernization report
The Ontario government’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce* (the “Taskforce”) is seeking public feedback on the 47 initial, pr…
Embracing technology: Navigating procedures in complex construction litigation during COVID-19
In spite of the circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, parties continue to proceed through the…
Strategic considerations for new projects
The unfortunate truth is that as some owners have already deferred or cancelled projects due to weakened economics, so too have supply chains experien…
COVID-19: The top 5 things to look for in construction contracts
As parties to construction contracts continue to navigate the im…
Part 1 of 2: Less than 6 months for employers to prepare for the new federal regulations on workplace harassment and violence – changes effective January 1, 2021
The federal government has now published its Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”), which …
U.S. DOJ and SEC update Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidance
As we have discussed on a number of occasions, the approach taken to investigating and prosecuting financial crime in the United States is significant…
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s latest decision striking down attempts to control severance cost
A key way employers control severance cost risk is to hire employees under written employment contracts that specifically limit what the employee&rsqu…
U.S. Supreme Court provides guidance on SEC disgorgement power
The Supreme Court of the United States recently provided guidance regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC’…
