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L’AMF doit mener ses enquêtes avec « rigueur, diligence et célérité

Ce sont là les mots du Tribunal administratif des marchés financiers, lorsqu’il rappelle à l’AMF qu’une ordonnance de blocage est un pouvoir...

Evolving capital markets regulatory enforcement

Even prior to the impacts of COVID-19, change was on the horizon for capital markets enforcement in 2020.

Québec Court of Appeal settles controversy regarding the appointment of national receivers under section 243 of the BIA

On July 20, 2020, the Court of Appeal of Québec released its reasons in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, putting an end to a long-lasting debate on...

The Québec Court of Appeal clarifies the Jordan framework when a new trial is ordered

Be aware – the Québec Court of Appeal recently ruled that the “Jordan clock” should be reset to zero for a retrial, which may...

La Cour d’appel du Québec clarifie le contexte de l’arrêt Jordan lorsqu’un nouveau procès est ordonné

Soyez avertis – la Cour d’appel du Québec a récemment décidé que le « pendule de l’arrêt Jordan » devrait être remis à zéro en cas de...

Did the SCC set an unreachable bar for accused to argue delay during verdict deliberation time?

On March 20, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered judgment in R. v. K.G.K. (K.G.K.), in which it addressed how to determine whether...

Did the SCC set an unreachable bar for accused to argue delay during verdict deliberation time?

On March 20, 2020, the SCC rendered judgment in R. v. K.G.K., in which it addressed how to determine whether an accused person’s right to be tried...