Inside venture capital firms 101: Going behind the scenes

For emerging and high growth companies, obtaining venture capital (VC) financing can sometimes be challenging.

R. v. D.R.S.: Standard of review on appeal challenging the adequacy of judicial assistance to a self-represented accused

Where an accused alleges that the trial judge failed to provide reasonable assistance to a self-represented accused, what is the standard of review?...

Reference re Pan-Canadian securities regulation

Canada’s long pursuit of a more integrated and national approach to securities regulation has received a major boost. In its November 9, 2018...

Federal government seeks information from Indigenous businesses to support clean electricity procurement for national defence operations

Public Works and Government Services Canada recently issued a request for information soliciting input from Indigenous businesses in relation to the...

DOJ exercises its broad jurisdiction under the FCPA in reaching non-prosecution agreement with Brazilian energy giant

The U.S. Department of Justice (the DOJ) recently announced that it has entered into a non-prosecution agreement with Brazilian state-owned...

IIROC continues to obtain expanded national enforcement powers

On October 12, 2018, the Government of Nova Scotia passed legislation giving the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) the...

Frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials

In this Update, we answer frequently asked questions regarding cannabis promotional materials now that the Cannabis Act is in force.

Manitoba Court of Appeal: “A Court of Appeal hearing is not a tea party”

Justice Monnin of the Court of Appeal of Manitoba recently commented on the appropriateness of appellate judges taking an active role during appeal...

Franchise Review October 2018

Osler's Franchise Review includes legislative updates, commentaries on recent cases and frequently asked questions as well as news on our team.

Canadian prosecutors refuse to use new “Deferred Prosecution Agreement” regime in high profile case

Despite the recent and welcome introduction of a ‘deferred prosecution agreement’ regime in the context of white collar infractions in...