How Canada and the U.S. prohibit pyramid schemes differently
The U.S. and Canada prohibit product-based pyramid marketing schemes in different ways. This short article is intended to give multi-level marketing businesses a better understanding of the important legal asymmetries between the two countries. The Canadian Competition Act specifically def…
View the post titled How Canada and the U.S. prohibit pyramid schemes differentlyConducting workplace investigations COVID-style
As the COVID-19 pandemic carries on in Canada, it is becoming apparent that virtual workplace investigations may be here to stay for longer than we anticipated and most likely permanently. For many workplace investigators, virtually investigating was a new way of doing things and with nearly…
View the post titled Conducting workplace investigations COVID-styleRight to access your vehicle’s telematic data?
In our previous post, we explained how the US November 3rd election resulted in developments that were overlooked. Namely, the expansion of the recreational and medicinal cannabis market. Another underreported but critical development took place in Massachusetts where Bay Staters voted en ma…
View the post titled Right to access your vehicle’s telematic data?Employers: Supreme Court of Canada weighs in on discrimination, bonus entitlements
It has been some time since the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) last addressed employment-law related issues, but it recently issued two noteworthy decisions that may be relevant to employers. In Fraser v. Canada (Attorney General), 2020 SCC 28, the SCC arguably set the bar lower for employe…
View the post titled Employers: Supreme Court of Canada weighs in on discrimination, bonus entitlementsThe ever-expanding cannabis market
On November 3, 2020, the world watched eagerly to determine whether President Trump would become re-elected or whether Former Vice-President Challenger Joe Biden would supplant the incumbent. Finally, on November 7th we received the definitive answer. But many have overlooked another importa…
View the post titled The ever-expanding cannabis marketOntario’s new restriction framework and what that means for Ontario businesses
Consistent with the ever-changing nature of rules and regulations around COVID-19, the Province of Ontario has announced a rehauling of the COVID-19 alert framework we have become accustomed to (Stages 1-3), by way of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, effective Saturday November 7…
View the post titled Ontario’s new restriction framework and what that means for Ontario businessesThe Securities and Exchange Commission amends its whistleblower program
On September 23, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) finalized changes to its highly successful whistleblower program (the “SEC Program”)1. Since it began, the SEC Program has paid over $500 million in total rewards to tipsters. Earlier this June, one anonymous individu…
View the post titled The Securities and Exchange Commission amends its whistleblower programLeaves, layoffs and terminations: COVID’s impact on Ontario’s workplaces
In the ever-changing employment law landscape of 2020, it can be hard to keep pace and understand your options and responsibilities for your workforce. This blog will discuss some of our clients’ frequently asked questions about leaves, layoffs and terminations. Covid Related Leaves of Absen…
View the post titled Leaves, layoffs and terminations: COVID’s impact on Ontario’s workplacesContext is everything – Miller v FSD Pharma Inc.
In the recent case of Miller v FSD Pharma, Inc.1, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice clarified the standard for materiality in a motion for leave to commence an action under s. 138.3 of the Ontario Securities Act (“OSA”) for misrepresentations in secondary market disclosure. We have proba…
View the post titled Context is everything – Miller v FSD Pharma Inc.Court finds against insurer who held insured to an “absurd” standard
Lamb v Cooperators, 2020 ONSC 4955 You’ve been struck by a car. You have pain in part of your body. You’re not yet entirely sure where. Then, yes, okay it’s your arm. Your arm hurts. But where exactly. It’s more your shoulder. How bad is the pain though? You think you might have hit your...
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