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We Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means: The Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Incentive Compensation Plans in O’Reilly v. IMAX Corporation

Jan 28, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal comments on the interpretation of incentive pay clauses: A cautionary tale for employers.

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Inadequate Workplace Harassment Investigation Results in $75,000 Damage Award

Jan 28, 2020

A recent decision of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission emphasizes the importance of developing a clear plan at the outset of a workplace investigation.

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New Year, New Laws? Canada Sets its Privacy Law Resolutions

Jan 28, 2020

A number of recent developments suggest that momentum for significant reform to Canadian privacy and data protection laws is building.

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What’s Market in Canada, eh? A New Canadian Private Target M&A Deal Points Study

Jan 25, 2020

Key takeaways from the ABA's 2019 Canadian Private Target M&A Deal Points Study

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Stop the Presses: Printing of Disclosure Documents May Be a Thing of the Past

Jan 22, 2020

A summary of the proposal by CSA to adopt an "access equals delivery" model for disclosure documents.

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Can I Tell You Something in Confidence?” Legal Privilege in M&A Transactions

Jan 22, 2020

The authors discuss challenges to maintaining legal privilege in M&A transactions. Parties in Ontario can learn from the experience of other jurisdictions.

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Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Investors in Brazilian Insolvency Proceedings: Lessons from the IBA’s 2019 Global Restructuring Conference

Jan 21, 2020

The authors discuss unique aspects of Brazil's insolvency regime relevant for Canadian investors, including the role of equity, DIP loans, and jurisdiction.

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Keepin’ It “Real”: OPC Finds that PIPEDA Applies to Foreign-Incorporated Business

Jan 15, 2020

Keepin' It "Real": OPC Finds that PIPEDA Applies to Foreign-Incorporated Business

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Is Your Refrigerator Limitation Period Running? Maybe Not Where One Party Promises to Fix the Problem

Jan 7, 2020

Limitation periods will not run where a party assures another it will fix the problem between them, and that party reasonably relies on that assurance.