The Pause on the Tariff War: How Businesses Can Use the Reprieve Wisely
Feb 5, 2025Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.
Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures
Nov 4, 2024Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures
British Columbia’s New Money Judgment Enforcement Act: An Overview
Oct 11, 2024An overview of the new British Columbia Money Judgment Enforcement Act.
Court of Appeal of Alberta to Reconsider Whether Gross Overriding Royalties Run With The Land
Jul 24, 2024Alberta Court of Appeal has agreed to hear an appeal which could clarify royalty agreement interpretation and when gross overriding royalties can be vested off
Corporate Restructuring Meets Intellectual Property: Quebec Superior Court Overturns Disclaimer Notice and Issues the First Canadian Interpretation of Usage Rights under the CCAA
Jun 19, 2024In the context of a restructuring, the debtor's right to resiliate a contract under s. 32 of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act is far from absolute.
Legal Risk Assessments – An Essential Risk Management Tool
May 9, 2024The best way to address the legal issues that arise in any business is to focus on their identification and resolution before they become legal problems.
Lenders Exhale: Qualex overturned on appeal, confirming the application of Redwater
May 8, 2024The Alberta Court of Appeal overturns the lower court decision in Qualex; confirming that the "super priority" principle does not extend to private parties.
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Apr 12, 2024Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
Sidestepping Contracts: The Expansion of Environmental Liability Where The Contractor Is Not Paid
Apr 12, 2024B.C. Court’s decision in Cordy Environmental Inc v Obsidian Energy Ltd opens the door for contractors to sue former owners/operators of contaminated sites.
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