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Businesses face increasing costs for supply chain compliance

Increasing government scrutiny of supply chain compliance is expected to lead to greater enforcement in the coming years.

The changing environment of federal impact assessment

The current state of the federal Impact Assessment Act is examined, and possible future changes to the Act are explored.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

No set aside for constructive fraud under Ontario’s Arbitration Act

“Fraud” in the Arbitration Act is limited to the common law definition and does not include the broader concept of constructive fraud.

Warkentin: Ontario decision clarifies distinction between a corporation’s employee and controlling mind

It is important for companies to obtain signed releases from workers in the context of company sale purchases.

Crypto, competence-competence, and the courts: analyzing the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Lochan v. Binance

Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance on competence-competence principle and enforceability of arbitration clauses in standard-form contracts.

Supreme Court clarifies standard of review for challenges to subordinate legislation

The Court held that the same flexible standard of review for administrative decisions applies to challenges to regulations.

Osler Privacy Jurisprudence Review – Third Edition – Fall 2024

Comprised of case summaries accompanied by expert commentary, the Privacy Jurisprudence Review will help readers identify and understand emerging...

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Waiving goodbye to your arbitration agreement: the pitfalls of seeking substantive relief from a court

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario highlights the implications of seeking substantive relief from a court with respect to the...