The Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 provides that a temporary layoff will not trigger a termination of employment resulting in the obligation to pay termination pay if the layoff does not exceed 13 weeks in a period...

A recent Ontario decision has clarified the law on temporary layoffs and the related impact on employee claims for constructive dismissal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has temporarily suspended its approval of Nasdaq's new $5 million Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) continued listing requirement following notices of intention to petition for review. While the rule is currently not in effect, the SEC could lift the stay at any time, leaving microcap companies in a state of uncertainty about potential immediate delisting actions.

The intersection of public company finance and digital assets has reached a new milestone. In September 2025, Nasdaq indicated that it would require Nasdaq listed companies to obtain shareholder approval before issuing new shares to fund cryptocurrency purchases.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled this week that owners of property whose titles have been rendered defective due to improper foreclosures cannot bring a court action to clear their titles under the "try title" procedure in the Massachusetts Land Court.

Determining affiliate status is critical in understanding insider resale restrictions (e.g. Rule 144), reporting obligations (e.g. Form 3, Form 4, Form 5, S-3 eligibility, Schedule 13D/G, etc.)...

In today's digital economy, an engaged user or subscriber base is more than a marketing asset-it can be a compliant, scalable channel for raising capital. U.S. securities exemptions, including Regulation A...

Can an employer temporarily layoff an employee bound by a contract of employment for an indeterminate term for economic and administrative reasons without having to pay the employee's salary?

Nasdaq has proposed a new listing standard that would require companies "principally operating in China" to raise at least $25 million in gross proceeds in a firm-commitment underwritten IPO to list on Nasdaq.

The space industry has long been defined by groundbreaking technology paired with extraordinary capital needs. Building rockets, deploying satellite constellations, and developing orbital infrastructure are not just engineering challenges—they are financial ones.

Employers should ensure that effective policies and procedures are in place to manage pregnancy and maternity leave.

We are living in difficult times. We are right to be worried about our families, jobs and businesses. And there is real uncertainty on when the impact of the COVID-19 virus will subside.

There was a raft of key discrimination cases in 2015 with important implications and lessons for Government and business.

Regulation A Tier 2 has evolved into a credible and flexible public-market entry pathway for operating companies seeking access to public capital and an eventual exchange listing.

Every spring, capital markets counsel advising issuers in live Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”) offerings face a recurring question. A calendar-year issuer launches a Reg CF offering in the fall or winter...

On July 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA”) proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 5110 (Corporate Financing Rule—Underwriting Terms and Arrangements) and FINRA Rule 5123 (Private Placements of Securities).

For years, venture capital has been regarded as the natural next step for growing companies. It offers capital, visibility, and credibility — but for many founders...

The commercial space sector has entered a new phase of capital formation. While many headline companies continue to raise hundreds of millions of dollars privately...

Nasdaq has introduced a new minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) requirement of $5 million that carries no cure period and results in immediate suspension upon breach. Unlike other listing standards, companies that fall below this threshold for 30 consecutive business days face delisting without the typical grace period to regain compliance. This analysis examines the rule's mechanics, its implications for microcap public companies, and strategic options available to maintain compliance.

Raising significant growth capital is one of the greatest hurdles founders encounter after exhausting friends-and-family contributions and early seed funding. Venture capital is often difficult to secure...