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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.

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Ontario Court of Appeal Interprets Van Breda Test in the Context of Tort Actions in Sinclair v Amex Canada Inc.

May 11, 2023

Ontario Court of Appeal allows appeal and stays tort action against foreign defendants due to lack of jurisdiction of the provincial court.

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Prepare your business to comply with Canada’s new anti-slavery legislation

An in-person seminar aiming to discuss the scope of Bill S-211 and how this new legislation might affect businesses.

Details June 1, 2023
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CSA Seeks Comments on Two New Approaches to Diversity Disclosure

May 10, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators is seeking comments on the proposed amendments to the corporate governance disclosure rules and policies (Form 58-101F1)

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Think Twice, Draft Once: Consequential and Special Damages in Exclusion Clauses

May 10, 2023

This bulletin examines exclusion clauses and the varying definitions of "consequential" and "special" damages found within these provisions.

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What Has the Law Done About “Deepfake”?

May 10, 2023

Deep fake technology, legal recourse available to victims of deep fake technology, tort of false light, defamation.

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Proposed Amendments to the Business Corporations Act to create a Public Registry of Beneficial Owners of Private Companies in British Columbia

May 9, 2023

Recent amendments to the BC Business Corporations Act to propose public registry of beneficial owners of BC private companies.

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RBC c. Lavoie: Are We Moving Towards an “Increased” Duty to Inform in the Context of Umbrella Hypothecs?

May 8, 2023

RBC c. Lavoie [in italics]: Is the Duty to Inform Expanding for Umbrella Hypothecs?

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Ontario Labour Relations Board Comments on Appropriate Workplace Investigators

May 5, 2023

The Ontario Labour Relations Board has confirmed that employers have broad discretion in choosing workplace investigators to investigate complaints.