Ontario government proposes changes to development charges and parkland dedication – again

On July 8, the provincial government introduced Bill 197 the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act.

United Kingdom’s highest court provides guidance on how to disclose inventions over large classes of products

In a recent landmark case, the United Kingdom’s highest court held that patents claiming a wide range of products must disclose how to make...

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...

Supreme Court of Canada rules Uber arbitration clause invalid and a ‘classic case of unconscionability’

The SCC released its decision in the closely watched case of Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller on June 26, 2020, and held that Uber’s arbitration...

AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

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...

Court of Appeal opens door for negligence claims against investment funds

In its recent securities class action decision in Wright v. Horizons ETFS Management (Canada) Inc., 2020 ONCA 337, the Court of Appeal for Ontario...

Financial Services Regulatory Webinar: Regulatory Convergence in the Financial Services Sector

Join us for a panel Q&A as we continue to explore regulatory convergence in financial services regulation as it reflects trends within the...

Alberta to expedite and de-politicize oil sands approvals: Bill 22, Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020

Bill 22 is the Government of Alberta’s latest attempt to “remove red tape” within government processes and, more specifically, in processes...