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Featured Osler Updates May 11, 2026

Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada

Canadian courts are now grappling with claims over alleged contamination from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”

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Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada
Featured Osler Updates April 29, 2026

Spring Economic Update 2026

The Spring Economic Update includes changes to the CCUS Investment Tax Credit and the employee ownership trust capital gains exemption.

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Featured Osler Updates April 16, 2026

Recent decision highlights need for precision in seller restrictive covenants in Canadian M&A transactions

Canadian courts will scrutinize restrictive covenants for reasonableness, rejecting those deemed unreasonable.

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Osler Update December 2, 2025

Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?

Pre-trial injunctions are highly desirable remedies for halting trademark infringement while litigation is ongoing.

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Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?
Osler Update December 1, 2025

From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure

The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.

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From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure
Osler Update November 28, 2025

The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI

The privacy officer's role has evolved from compliance to being a strategic partner in innovation and governance.

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The privacy officer’s changing role in the age of innovation and AI
Osler Update November 27, 2025

German and U.K. courts diverge on whether AI models infringe copyright  

When it comes to AI and copyright, recent rulings show there is no global consensus on whether training models infringe.

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German and U.K. courts diverge on whether AI models infringe copyright  
Osler Update November 21, 2025

Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference

In October, Osler’s Montréal office hosted the firm’s second annual Privacy Conference, organized by the Privacy and Data Management team.

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Cybersecurity and privacy: key takeaways from our second annual conference
Osler Update November 21, 2025

The carrot: Payments Canada publishes Real-Time Rail Participation Guide for Payment Service Providers

We highlight the key requirements and considerations for payment service providers seeking to register as real-time rail participants.

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The carrot: Payments Canada publishes Real-Time Rail Participation Guide for Payment Service Providers
Osler Update November 20, 2025

Another step forward for Internet gaming in Ontario: international pooled liquidity

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the legality of Ontario’s proposed “pooled liquidity” model.

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Another step forward for Internet gaming in Ontario: international pooled liquidity
Osler Update November 20, 2025

PE Points Newsletter

Osler’s National Private Equity Group has launched its quarterly PE newsletter: your source of private equity news and information.

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PE Points Newsletter
Osler Update November 11, 2025

Maximize your organization’s resources: practical tips for process improvements

Practical tips to improve a process within your organization.

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Maximize your organization’s resources: practical tips for process improvements
Osler Update November 11, 2025

Canada Revenue Agency sets out new policy for GST/HST-related voluntary disclosure

We review the key changes from the previous version of the policy and how it could affect taxpayers.

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Canada Revenue Agency sets out new policy for GST/HST-related voluntary disclosure