In-House Counsel
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April 29, 2024
Internal workplace investigations: Planning to succeed
Internal workplace investigations require careful and detailed planning in order to be a success. Having internal policies and a clear plan in place are hallmarks of good decision-making and essential elements for success in an internal workplace investigation. In this article, we will discuss aspects of an effective investigation policy and plan.
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April 29, 2024
Suing on a commercial contract: Top 5 mistakes
In Ontario, suing for breach of a business contract, like a share or asset purchase agreement, imposes a number of challenges.
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April 29, 2024
Legal practitioners as gatekeepers for money laundering
In the global fight against money laundering, legal practitioners play a crucial role as gatekeepers. They are essential in preventing the illegal movement of funds through various financial systems. The legal profession is often considered a key line of defence against money laundering due to its involvement in facilitating transactions, providing legal advice and representing clients in financial matters. This comprehensive detail will explore the role of legal practitioners as gatekeepers for anti-money laundering, their responsibilities, the challenges they face and the regulatory framework that governs their actions.
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April 29, 2024
Addressing employee stress through effective health and safety practices
As we round up Stress Awareness Month, it serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of addressing workplace stress to promote employee well-being. Typically, most people’s impression of workplace health and safety revolves around physical safety measures like high-visibility vests and hard hats, but there is a significant aspect of health and safety that deals with mental well-being, which is equally important.
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April 26, 2024
Ontario court lifts stay, points to email chain as potential cause of action against receiver
The Ontario Superior Court has allowed a real estate firm to proceed with an action over an unpaid commission on the sale of a property by a receiver for an insolvent business, even though the receiver never signed a formal commission agreement.
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April 26, 2024
B.C. securities regulator issues notice on clear and conspicuous disclosure law
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is warning companies in the province that all investor relations records — including marketing materials and social media posts — must “clearly and conspicuously” disclose if they are disseminated by or on behalf of an issuer or security holder.
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April 26, 2024
Money laundering in 2024
In 2024, money laundering continues to be a significant global issue, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated methods to conceal the origins of illicit funds.
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April 26, 2024
Regulatory changes coming for Ontario lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners
In the name of protecting the public, Ontario’s law society has made it so lawyers in private practice will be required to have a client contingency plan should they unexpectedly have to stop providing legal services, and new sole practitioners will face possible suspension for not completing a “practice essentials course.”
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April 26, 2024
Highlights of the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report
Released in March 2024, the Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act: Final Report of the Expert Panel is the culmination of work by the independent expert panel appointed by the federal government to conduct a legislative review of the Cannabis Act. The report is a key indicator of the future of the Canadian cannabis regime and how the Act may be amended. In total, the panel made 54 recommendations to federal policymakers and 11 observations for provincial and territorial policymakers and health-care bodies.
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.