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Is Your Arbitration Clause Appealing? No Appeal Available where Clause Says Dispute is “Finally Settled” by Arbitration

May 25, 2023

The Ontario Court of Appeal considers the type of language in a dispute resolution clause which precludes the right to appeal an arbitration award.

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Clocking In and Opting Out: Quebec CAI Issues Warning About Biometric Time Clocks in the Workplace

May 24, 2023

Following CAI's recent observations, this bulletin provides guidance to comply with the applicable requirements to implement biometric time clocks in Quebec.

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Copyright Board Modernizes Royalty Tariff-Setting Procedures for Users

May 24, 2023

The Copyright Board of Canada has completed Phase 1 of its Modernization Initiative to improve its royalty tariff-setting procedures for collectives and users.

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Environmental Priorities in Insolvency Proceedings and the Impact on Lenders: Alberta Court Broadens Redwater Principles

May 24, 2023

Alberta case Qualex v 12-10 Capital develops line of cases at the intersection of environmental protection and bankruptcy and insolvency law in Canada.

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Bill C-13: The Federal Government’s Answer to Bill 96, Notably Imposes New Obligations to Use French in Workplaces for Federal Employers

May 24, 2023

Bill C-13 - French language requirements for federally regulated businesses in Canada

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When Political Theatre Becomes Workplace Drama: Political Speech and Work

May 23, 2023

This bulletin provides a summary of legislative protections for political belief across Canada, followed by an overview of the implications for employers.

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The Franchise Resale Disclosure Exemption: Franchisors “Wing It” at Their Own Peril

May 17, 2023

Jayasena Management Corp. et al. v Savannah Wells Holdings Inc. et al. considers the franchise resale disclosure exemption under the Arthur Wishart Act.

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Registration Roundup: The Development of Securities Regulation of Crypto Trading Platforms (CTPs) in Canada

May 17, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators have continued to develop the securities regulatory framework applicable to crypto trading platforms.

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Is the Sun Setting on Dual Class Share Structures?

May 16, 2023

This bulletin discusses the basic components of a DCSS, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as common shareholder protection measures.