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Executive compensation: On the cusp of change

The past twelve months saw several developments that will have a significant impact on compensation practices in 2020.

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

Financial services regulation: Toward integrated consumer protection initiatives

In the decade that immediately followed the financial crisis, financial services regulatory reform largely focused on solvency and capital adequacy.

Competition law developments: Enforcement priorities and notable cases

In March 2019, Matthew Boswell was appointed as the Commissioner of Competition for a term of five years.

Cannabis in the United States: The laws of the land in 2019

Canada made history in October 2018 by becoming the first major country in the world to legalize the “adult use” of cannabis for recreational...

Less is more: SEC works to simplify disclosure and other U.S. developments

In March, the SEC took steps to modernize and simplify the disclosure requirements for registration statements and periodic reports, with new rules...

International tax: A year of transition

In 2019, global efforts towards international tax reform – spearheaded by the G20 and the OECD – continued to move forward. Two developments in...

What businesses should watch for from the SCC in 2020

In 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) heard and/or granted leave to appeal in a number of cases that could have a significant impact on Canadian...