In-House Counsel
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November 19, 2024
CSA seeks more comment on proposed electronic access to disclosure documents via SEDAR+
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to allow investors to electronically access annual financial statements, interim financial reports and related management discussion and analysis of corporate issuers.
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November 19, 2024
Court of Appeal rules that BCSC blended hearing over abuse of process and insider trading was unfair
The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled that a combined hearing on abuse of process claims and insider trading charges was procedurally unfair, as it denied the accused the opportunity to cross-examine key investigators.
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November 19, 2024
Class action launched against global pharmaceutical giant and Canadian subsidiary for privacy breach
A proposed national class action has been filed against global pharmaceutical wholesaler Cencora, Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary Innomar Strategies, Inc. for a privacy breach that compromised the personal and health information of individual Canadians, class counsel Charney Lawyers announced on Nov. 18.
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November 19, 2024
New Quebec requirements for information security incidents reporting by financial institutions
The Regulation respecting the management and reporting of information security incidents by certain financial institutions and credit assessment agents (the Regulation), published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on Oct. 23, 2024, introduces new requirements to enhance the management and reporting of information security incidents to the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).
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November 19, 2024
Social media: Angel or demon for lawyers? | Harjot Atwal
“A big trigger for perfectionism is social media and that fear of missing out … It can be challenging to take a step back and recognize that what is being posted isn’t reality … Social media expression is inherently biased because very few people aim to post about their flaws.” — Jeremy Tyler
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November 19, 2024
Defamatory statements and the doctrine of absolute privilege
When representing clients in disputes, lawyers often need to write to third parties to seek information and address the nature of the allegations that are at issue. Adverse parties who were discussed in such correspondence may feel that they have grounds to pursue a claim for defamation based on the nature of the allegations, particularly if matters have yet to be determined.
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November 19, 2024
Tackling challenges of fake national identity documents and money-laundering regulation
The proliferation of fake national identity documents poses significant challenges for governments, businesses and law enforcement agencies worldwide. These fraudulent documents facilitate a range of criminal activities, including money laundering, human trafficking and terrorism financing. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, addressing the issue of counterfeit identification and its link to money laundering is more crucial than ever. This article explores the challenges posed by fake national identity documents, the regulatory landscape surrounding money laundering, and potential solutions to mitigate these risks.
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November 18, 2024
Federal Court dismisses mass tort over Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Federal Court has dismissed a mass tort claim brought by 330 current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) over the armed forces’ COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
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November 18, 2024
Proposed class action filed against Gap and Old Navy for alleged false discounts
A proposed national class action has been filed against Gap and Old Navy for allegedly selling their products at false discounts. The lawsuit alleges that the products that the clothing retail chains sell online are “rarely, if ever, sold at the undiscounted ‘regular price.’”
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November 18, 2024
FINTRAC advisory underlines G7 warnings about North Korea, Iran and Myanmar
Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog is echoing warnings from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies cautioning financial institutions to be wary of all transactions emanating from North Korea, Iran, Myanmar and several other jurisdictions.