Lithium development

Over the last decade, lithium has grown from having primary uses in glass and ceramic manufacturing to its now almost ubiquitous association with...

Ontario Superior Court’s detailed analysis of privacy class actions in Canada

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice offers a useful overview of the history and status of privacy class actions in Canada.

LIBOR endgame announced

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority and ICE Benchmark Administration issued key announcements with regard to the future cessation and loss of...

World Bank debars German company for thirteen months

In addition to mitigating regulatory risks that can lead to the imposition of fines and imprisonment arising from conviction under relevant law,...

First Merits Decision for Secondary Market Misrepresentation Class Action

Until recently, Ontario courts had not considered on the merits a class action under the secondary market misrepresentation provisions of the Ontario...

Diversity at Osler: 2020 Year in Review

Fostering diversity and inclusion is a key priority for our firm, reflected in how we support our clients and the communities we serve, and in the...

Federal government interpretive guidelines on Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations

To assist federally regulated employers in implementing recent changes to the Canada Labour Code and corresponding Workplace Harassment and Violence...

Geothermal energy development

Geothermal energy is an important component of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.

Continued uncertainty following recent CRA position on Tax Treaty anti-avoidance rule

The most significant treaty modification implemented through the MLI was the addition of a broad anti-avoidance rule known as the principal purpose...