September 15, 2026
On Nov. 26, 2025, British MP and then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves stood up in the House of Commons and cut Britain’s employee ownership trust relief in half. “I will reduce that relief to 50 per cent,” the chancellor said, “retaining a strong incentive for employee-owned companies.”
September 15, 2026
All employees in Alberta have rights under the Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers Compensation Act and Human Rights Act, right?
September 15, 2026
Over the past several years, I have bought a number of small, closely held businesses, including professional firms like law firms. Along the way our team has learned that the legal process of getting a deal done is not something to hand off entirely to counsel and wait. This is because many times, lawyers may have drafting and negotiation experience but aren’t too helpful at driving the transaction to its end while helping buyers make decisions. Buyers who understand what’s happening at each stage — and why — will close their transaction, on better terms, with less drama.
September 15, 2026
The prospect of upcoming new residential condominium closings is causing significant anxiety to both purchasers and developers. The issue: current market conditions have created the unusual situation in which the market value of proposed units has fallen.
September 14, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has removed 111 foreign nationals from Canada as part of an enforcement initiative targeting people with suspected links to extortion and organized crime.
September 14, 2026
The federal government has announced that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will prioritize advance income tax ruling requests related to investments of $1 billion or more in Canada.
September 14, 2026
Justice Mary Lou Benotto’s recent review of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) contains disturbing accounts of antisemitism. Jewish students, faculty and staff describe harassment, concealing their identity and feeling unsafe. Those accounts should be taken seriously, and TMU has an obligation to address them.
September 14, 2026
Miller Thomson has welcomed Shubhreen Dosanjh as counsel in its financial services group in Toronto.
September 14, 2026
Tyler Planeta has joined Berger Montague as senior counsel in its Toronto office.
September 14, 2026
Appeal by ADP Financial Ltd. (ADP) from dismissal of its action against AWM Financial Services Inc. (AWM) concerning parties’ agreement governing their insurance broker and managing general agency relationship.