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Franchise operations trends 2020

The global business landscape has changed rapidly in 2020. Here are four key issues currently facing franchisors in Canada.

Canadian technology sector M&A activity accelerates into 2021

Of particular importance to employers are the workplace safety requirements including the mandatory masking requirements and work-from-home measures....

Osler submission on the OECD Pillar One and Pillar Two Blueprints

Earlier in 2020, the OECD published blueprint reports on Pillar One and Pillar Two and launched a public consultation process on its two-pillar...

Canada’s deferred prosecution agreements: Still waiting for takeoff

Deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) were introduced under Canadian law in September 2018 as part of a broader effort by the federal government to...

Webinar key takeaways: The Pandemic and Legal Service Delivery in 2020: What Happened and What’s Next?

On December 2, 2020, Osler hosted a webinar, “The Pandemic and Legal Service Delivery in 2020: What Happened and What’s Next?”

Top public M&A legal developments in 2020

While the declaration of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic in Q1 – and its subsequent impact – resulted in a sharp decrease...

Litigating during COVID-19 and other notable litigation developments in 2020

In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many courts and tribunals to shut their doors. This article highlights a number of the changes and...

COVID-19 expands health industry to all sectors

In a year defined by unpredictability and constant change, the COVID-19 global pandemic has pushed health regulatory matters to the forefront of all...

COVID-19 and difficult decisions for employers: Employment challenges in 2020

The year 2020 has been momentous for employment law. Human resources professionals, legal counsel and others have been forced to deal with constantly...