After nearly two years since the recreational cannabis industry has been in operation, we are seeing a rise in securities class actions and regulatory activity relating to cannabis companies

On July 15, 2020, Guernsey's government put forward an amendment to the Committee for Home Affairs for the legalization of adult-use cannabis...

The case involves an employee denied employment on a safety-sensitive construction project due to his use of medically prescribed cannabis.

Since our previous article on this topic, the Ontario Government has removed cannabis retail stores from the list of essential workplaces. The cannabis community has been vocal in its disagreement with the decision.

The Newfoundland Court of Appeal recently handed down a decision that appears to inject uncertainty into employers' attempts to accommodate workers in safety-sensitive positions...

The initial list of essential businesses included retail cannabis stores licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

2022 was an unprecedented year in insolvency practice. For as long as anyone can remember, there have always been several large corporate insolvency filings with national...

Following the success of our inaugural survey, the CCCA & Mondaq 2023 Canadian In-house Counsel Survey and Report again seeks to shine a light on today's Canadian in-house legal departments.

Following the success of our previous three surveys, the CCCA & Mondaq 2025 Canadian In-house Counsel Report again seeks to shine a light on today's Canadian in-house legal departments.

In-House Counsel Worldwide (ICW) and Mondaq are delighted to share a preview of their inaugural 2024 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report.

On November 12, 2019, staff of the securities regulatory authorities in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nova Scotia

A Canadian appeal court has overturned a lower court ruling that an employer could refuse to hire a worker who used medically authorized cannabis at a construction project.

A recent Alberta Court of King's Bench decision upheld an employer's termination of an employee for cause after he failed a drug and alcohol test and failed to agree to a substance abuse plan.

The first snowfalls of November have announced the return of a special season for local businesses: the holidays.

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court ("Court") provided insights into how the Courts may interpret Section 11.7 of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA")...

In-House Counsel Worldwide (ICW) and Mondaq are delighted to share their annual 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report.

Following the completion of the acquisition, Canopy will possess a brand portfolio including one of Canada's leading premium cannabis brands, 7ACRES.

Please join Christine Staley (Director, CBA In-House Lawyers) and Tim Harty (CEO, Mondaq) for a comprehensive overview of the 2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report.

In-House Counsel Worldwide (ICW) and Mondaq are delighted to share their inaugural 2024 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report.

On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (the Order) directing the U.S. Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act...