Professional Services

Up & coming issues in privacy class actions

A cybersecurity strategy must be in place to prioritize and protect the organization’s critical data and information systems and to manage the risk...

Corporate governance and data issues

The immediate steps you take after a data breach can set the tone for the response and influence how smoothly your organization can move forward from...

The first 48 hours: responding to a data breach

Your organization’s initial response to a data breach is critical in determining the long-term impact the incident will have on your business.

Industrial design protection becomes more animated and colourful in Canada

The CIPO has announced six new office practices aimed at improving service to stakeholders, applicants and practitioners alike by aligning Canadian...

Governance in 3D – Diversity, disclosure and director elections in 2016

Diversity disclosure practices were under the microscope following the first full year of mandated disclosure under securities laws regarding the...

Corporate recapitalizations as an alternative to insolvency proceedings

Corporations in financial difficulty are increasingly turning to the arrangement provisions of the CBCA or equivalent provincial corporate statutes...

The SEC’s universal proxy proposal: How it affects Canadian companies and investors

The SEC has proposed amendments to its proxy rules that are designed to allow shareholders using the proxy system to vote for their choice of a...

White paper: Hacking Big Law – Putting a legal hackathon to the test

Big Law is facing big changes. Just as with other professional services businesses, the connection between those who provide a service and those who...

Crisis Management and the Board

A company’s board plays a crucial role in helping a company prepare for – and manage a crisis. Here’s how Canadian board members assess their...