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Energy Insight – Making Dollars And Sense Of Carbon Markets – Part 3: Cross Border Carbon Transportation

Aug 6, 2024

We examine the economic and policy challenges associated with cross-border carbon transportation.

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Superior Court of Québec Expresses Serious Reservations about Pre-Approving Private Funding of Class Actions

Aug 5, 2024

Superior Court of Québec Expresses Serious Reservations about Pre-Approving Private Funding of Class Actions

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Canada’s Updated Draft PFAS Report: The Latest on The Emerging Regulation of “Forever Chemicals”

Aug 2, 2024

Updated Draft PFAS Report and Revised Risk Management Report published by the Canadian government on the future regulation of PFAS.

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A Potential Solution to the Dreaded Full Trial in Alberta

Jul 31, 2024

Alberta Court clarifies what types of cases qualify for a streamlined trial under new Rules.

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Welcoming Home Clarifications to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Lien Legislation: The Welcome Homes Decision

Jul 31, 2024

Alberta court rules on role of adjudicators under Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and holds adjudicator decision final and binding, with exceptions.

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No “One-Stop Shopping” to Resolve Tax Disputes: SCC Decisions in Dow Chemical and Iris Technologies

Jul 30, 2024

The Supreme Court of Canada rejects a bid to expand the jurisdiction of the Tax Court of Canada, holding that any reform will have to come from Parliament.

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Expanded IP Protection in Canada for Buildings and Structures

Jul 30, 2024

On June 14, 2024, CIPO extended industrial design protection to buildings. This may impact the decisions of those in the construction industry.

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Changes to the Competition Act: What Merging Parties Need to Know

Jul 24, 2024

The Competition Act's amendments to Canada's merger review regime are significant, and merging parties should take note.

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AI Data Centre Development in Alberta

Jul 24, 2024

AI is on the rise and data centres are needed. Alberta provides unique opportunities to develop AI data centres and McMillan has the expertise to get it done.