As cannabis legalization looms, so do cross-border compliance risks

On October 17, 2018, Canada is set to become the first G7 economy to fully legalize recreational cannabis with the implementation of Bill C-45. As...

Ontario Court of Appeal reaches “imperfect compromise” and calls for solution regarding transcription fees for appeals

Authorized court transcriptionists (“ACTs”) are regulated in Ontario, but inconsistencies in the framework governing their profession...

Ride the wave: why Canadian dealmakers should take a look at R&W insurance

R&W Insurance helps bridge negotiation gaps and yield efficient “win-win” outcomes. Learn more.

Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) come into force in Canada

On September 19, 2018, amendments to Criminal Code came into force establishing for the first time a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) regime for...

Paradis Honey: Federal Court chooses sides on sticky issue of post-certification discovery

The ambit of post-certification documentary discovery is a contentious issue. Is it limited by the certified common issues, or are the parties’...

AMF not successful in convincing Court of Appeal in a market manipulation case

The Québec Court of Appeal recently rendered a judgment addressing the elements constituting an offence for market manipulation as set forth in...

Defendants awarded $2.3 million in costs in unsuccessful beer price class action

In 2014, plaintiffs David Hughes and 631992 Ontario Inc. (the Plaintiffs) commenced an ultimately unsuccessful $1.4-billion class action against the...

What public-style private deals mean for buyers and sellers

It’s important for PE firms and other buyers to understand the implications of public-style private deals and for sellers to understand the...

Selling your business 101: Initial preparation and getting to a deal

For emerging and high growth companies, deciding to sell a business is an important consideration that requires careful planning and extensive...