BC Court of Appeal Improves Predictability for Employers Relying on Termination Provisions
Jun 19, 2024In a recent decision, the BCCA provides the clarity sought by employers and employees alike for what is needed for an enforceable termination provision.
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.
Court Upholds Shareholder-Employee Loan to Acquire a Residence
Jun 19, 2024Discussion of a recent Court decision that a loan to an owner-manager to refinance his home was not a "shareholder benefit".
Time to Get Tough! CARR Provides Guidance for CDOR Tough Legacy Contracts
Jun 18, 2024CARR released guidance with respect to tough legacy contracts in Canada that don't have workable CDOR fallback language; who this applies to; why it was issued.
Part Three of McMillan’s R. vs Greater Sudbury Webinar
As a follow up to our first two webinars back in December 2023 and February 2024 where we considered the history, details and legal implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury.
Sanctions Enforcement Rising: Border Seizures and Forfeitures, Administrative Penalties and a New Reporting Obligation for Sanctions Evasion Offences
Jun 13, 2024Changes to Canada’s sanctions regime under Bill C-59 will add reporting requirements for importers/exporters, create AMPs, and grant new CBSA seizure powers.
Goodbye CDOR, Hello CORRA: CDOR’s Final Month and CORRA Loan Trends
Jun 11, 2024CDOR will cease being published after June 28, 2024; CORRA is now used in credit agreements with certain trends developing in its use.
Anonymization of Personal Information under Quebec Law
Jun 5, 2024On May 15, 2024, Quebec published its final regulation on anonymization which establishes specific guidelines on how to properly anonymize personal information.
Far from being FARA – Canada’s Proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Registry Law Leaves the Details for Another Day
Jun 5, 2024Canada's proposed foreign agent registry doesn't mirror the problematic aspects of FARA, but many details are left to future regulations and guidance.
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