Lauren Tomasich

Canada: International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Published by Mondaq, the International Arbitration Comparative Guide provides a comparative overview of some of the key points of law and practice...

Ontario Appeal Court addresses the definition of a “security”: if it looks, walks and quacks like a duck, it MAY be a duck

In a decision released March 16, 2020 that may have implications for the regulatory treatment of certain financial instruments in...

Two Hats, or Not Two Hats?

This article considers how arbitration legislation applies to this issue and explores the pros and cons of having the same person act as both...

Key developments in capital markets regulatory and white-collar defence

The year was marked by regulatory, legislative and political activity that significantly impacted the white-collar and capital markets regulatory...

Limitation periods remain suspended even after certification denied

Section 28 of Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act (CPA) suspends limitation periods for causes of action asserted in a class action. In RG v The...

Deviating from Whistleblower Programs may have more risk than payoff

The whistleblower at the heart of the multi-billion dollar Madoff fraud has set his sights on a new target; General Electric Co. Harry Markopolos is...

SEC introduces long-awaited best interest standard

On June 5, 2019, after over a year of debate, the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission adopted its long-awaited Regulation Best Interest: The...

Supreme Court to hear arguments about enforceability of arbitration clauses

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal in Uber Technologies Inc., et al. v. David Heller. At issue is an arbitration clause in the Uber driver...

OSC Seeks Input on Priorities for 2019-2020

On March 28, 2019, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published for comment its 2019-2020 Draft Statement of Priorities. Notable...

Motions to strike miss the mark in dismissing class action claims involving contractual interpretation

Determining whether to bring a motion to strike is often a critical strategic decision at the early stage of a class action. The recent Ontario Court...