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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 July 15, 2020

Peut-on s’attendre à davantage de récompenses pour les dénonciateurs dans le contexte de la COVID-19?

Le 4 juin 2020, la SEC a annoncé l’attribution de près de 50 millions de dollars américains à une personne qui a fourni des observations...

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Osler Update July 9, 2020

Ontario government proposes changes to development charges and parkland dedication – again

On July 8, the provincial government introduced Bill 197 the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act.

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Osler Update July 2, 2020

United Kingdom’s highest court provides guidance on how to disclose inventions over large classes of products

In a recent landmark case, the United Kingdom’s highest court held that patents claiming a wide range of products must disclose how to make...

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Osler Update June 29, 2020

Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Crown’s appeal in Cameco

The Federal Court of Appeal upheld the Tax Court’s decision that Cameco’s transactions with its Swiss subsidiary were on arm’s length terms...

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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses Crown’s appeal in Cameco
Osler Update June 29, 2020

Supreme Court of Canada rules Uber arbitration clause invalid and a ‘classic case of unconscionability’

The SCC released its decision in the closely watched case of Uber Technologies Inc v. Heller on June 26, 2020, and held that Uber’s arbitration...

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Osler Update June 29, 2020

AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

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Osler Update June 24, 2020

Alberta to expedite and de-politicize oil sands approvals: Bill 22, Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020

Bill 22 is the Government of Alberta’s latest attempt to “remove red tape” within government processes and, more specifically, in processes...

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Osler Update June 17, 2020

B.C.’s new legislation on benefit companies

As of June 30, 2020, for-profit businesses that are committed to conducting business in a responsible and sustainable way will be able to demonstrate...

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Osler Update June 17, 2020

Province releases proposed Growth Plan Amendments

On June 16, 2020, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released proposed Amendment 1 to the A Place to Grow.

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Osler Update June 16, 2020

EHG 101 series: The Story of ApplyBoard — a fireside chat with Martin Basiri

There were times during the early days of ApplyBoard when its founders worried about not having enough money to pay its bills.

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