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New Russian Sanctions and Terrorist Designations Increase Compliance Requirements for Businesses in Canada

Feb 26, 2025

Sanctions Update: The Government expands sanctions regime against Russia and designates criminal organizations as terrorists under the Criminal Code.

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The Rise of Kirschner Provisions: Where They Come From and What It Means for Lenders in Canada

Feb 25, 2025

A deep dive into the Kirschner ruling and its impact on the Canadian syndicated lending market.

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Share Buy Back Clause Spares Employer from 20 Months’ Profit-Sharing Damages

Feb 24, 2025

A well-drafted share buy back clause can limit an employee’s entitlement to shareholder profit sharing payments during the common law reasonable notice period.

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AI and Canadian Capital Markets: CSA Guidance for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers

Feb 19, 2025

CSA issues guidance for non-investment fund reporting issuers on AI disclosure in capital markets, emphasizing transparency, risk factors, and compliance.

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Another Thumbs Up? Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada Filed in Relation to Emoji Contract Interpretation Decision

Feb 19, 2025

We discuss a recent application for leave to appeal the decision in Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v South West Terminal Ltd. to the Supreme Court of Canada

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Navigating Economic Uncertainty: What Companies Need to Know About Force Majeure Clauses Under Quebec Law

Feb 18, 2025

This bulletin explores what constitutes a force majeure clause and how it is applied in B2B commercial agreements.

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Double the Trouble: The BCCA Refuses to Strike Duplicative Class Actions Before Certification

Feb 12, 2025

Class action bulletin. Summary of InvestorCOM Inc. v. L'Anton, 2025 BCCA 40, a recent decision of the BCCA on the issue of duplicative class actions.

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Recent Developments in the Canadian Psychedelics Industry

Feb 12, 2025

This bulletin provides an update on recent developments in Canada's psychedelics industry.

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Company Ordered to Cease Using Facial Recognition Technology to Monitor Access to its Facilities: Overview of Quebec Privacy Regulator’s Decision

Feb 11, 2025

In this bulletin, we provide an overview of the Quebec privacy regulator's decision in ordering the Company to cease using its facial recognition technology.