A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Cineplex v Cineworld, 2021 ONSC 8016 ("Cineplex") awarded the plaintiff Cineplex damages of $1.24 billion for breach of contract arising from Cineworld's...

As most deals require more work after the contract is signed, buyers and sellers should have regard for the following practical considerations to ensure they are meeting their good faith obligations.

In its recent decision in Tall Ships Development Inc. v. Brockville (City), the Court of Appeal for Ontario reviewed the appellate powers under sections 45 and 46 of the Arbitration Act[...

The upcoming Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in Arcamm Electrical Services Ltd. v Avison Young Real Estate Management Services LP is expected to clarify whether the defence...

Although assessing the length of reasonable notice of termination is one of the most common issues in employment law, judicial determinations of reasonable notice are often unpredictable.

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada recently issued new guidance, together with the Canadian Securities Administrators, regarding crypto-trading platforms.

On December 23, 2024, the Capital Markets Tribunal issued a decision in TeknoScan Systems Inc (Re), 2024 ONCMT 32 ("Teknoscan"). The Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") alleged that the respondents.

In the past, organizations involved in mergers and acquisitions focused their efforts on financial, legal, and operational due diligence.

No one knows your business like you do. When it comes to pursuing a merger or acquisition, however, it isn't enough to know your business inside out -

On January 19, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") released Staff Notice 81-334 (the "Notice")[1] which clarifies regulations applicable to funds that incorporate or reference environmental...

A working group commissioned by the Attorney General and Chief Justice of Ontario has released proposed reforms to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, which govern civil litigation.

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal allowed a class action against one of the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platforms to continue.

For firms and individuals registered in Ontario's capital markets, undergoing a compliance review by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is a routine...

When the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) completes a compliance review, registrants must demonstrate not only adherence to securities law but also the strength...

The many operational challenges of merging two companies push some critical accounting issues down the agenda. With so many deals ending in failure, the acquirer's C-suite tends to focus...

When the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) conducts a compliance review, registrants must demonstrate adherence to Ontario securities law and maintenance of effective internal controls.

Amongst the more adventurous holiday gifts in December 2022 would have been an investment in one of the first single-stock exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") to launch in Canada.

In 2023, nearly everybody texts. It is often difficult to avoid, particularly where a relationship has both a business and personal component. Trying to prevent employees from texting each other...

We know our clients. We trust our advisors. We don't need bank-level structure. And that's usually true, until it isn't.

Finding the answer to how much your business is worth can seem overwhelming and complex for many business owners, but addressing the issue is vital.