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Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies jurisdiction over global crypto platforms

Mere access to a global internet platform from Ontario is not enough to ground jurisdiction over foreign corporate defendants.

Supreme Court of Canada splits on test for assuming jurisdiction

The case has significant implications for the ability of Canadian courts to assume jurisdiction over foreign defendants.

Federal government ordered to pay investors hundreds of millions for failing to live up to wireless spectrum licence auction promises

An Ontario decision has held the federal government liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to investors in wireless spectrum licences.

Ontario Court confirms continued vesting of stock options and RSUs not guaranteed for statutory notice period

In the case of an employee termination, stock options and restricted share units are not “wages” pursuant to the Employment Standards Act.

Québec court issues key decision on public access to…access to information requests

Access to information requests themselves are not immune from access under the province’s access to information legislation.

Artificial advocacy: how Canadian courts and legislators are responding to generative AI

With Canadian courts responding to the use of AI in court filings in a number of ways, litigants must balance using AI with their duties to the court.

Private right of access for relief from anti-competitive harm now in force in Canada

The new right of access under the Competition Act represents the broadest expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws in a...

Builders’ risk insurance: recent Ontario court decision confirms broad interpretation of coverage provisions

A recent Ontario judgment was protective of maintaining a broad interpretation of builders’ risk insurance coverage provisions.

Beyond borders: government grants itself powerful access to data, reduced oversight

Bill C-2 has far-reaching implications for both businesses operating in Canada and civil liberties.

U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses

Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.