Claims Against Cryptoasset Trading Platforms

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has created a program that encourages individuals to report securities misconduct by offering financial rewards for those who provide information

As the world becomes more connected, it’s becoming more common for Canadians to spend extended periods of time outside of Canada. With careful planning, it’s

In Ontario, when someone is accused of making a defamatory statement, they may have eight different defences available to them. The first defence that probably

Rule 21 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure is a mechanism for dealing with situations where a claim brought by a plaintiff is clearly of

In the case of Environmental Waterproofing Inc v. Huron Tract Holdings Inc., [2023] O.J. No. 157, the court was tasked with determining which creditor had

In Ontario, under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA), directors of a corporation have a legal responsibility to ensure that the corporation is financially stable

In 2004, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-45, also known as the Amendments to the Criminal Code Affecting the Criminal Liability of Organizations, which aimed

In Ontario, the Occupiers’ Liability Amendment Act, 2020, often known as Bill 118, made substantial modifications to the filing process for personal injury claims caused by snow

The question of how cryptocurrencies are classified under Canadian bankruptcy law has again been brought to the forefront with the collapse of Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange

When it comes to court-appointed receiverships, there can be much confusion surrounding the issue of rent obligations. Essentially, the main tension arises from the fact

Rule 14.03 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the process for the commencement of an action, specifically through a statement of claim or

Effective January 1, 2023, Ontario corporations governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) will be required to maintain a register of individuals with significant control.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2002 (“CPA”) is a piece of legislation in Ontario that was put in place to safeguard customers’ interests in their interactions

There is a federal law in Canada called the Investment Canada Act, and it is used to govern the flow of foreign investment into the

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decisions in Mustapha v. Culligan of Canada Ltd. and Saadati v. Moorhead have had a significant impact on how Canadian

Overview of Jones v. Tsige In the case of Jones v. Tsige, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed the existence of a tort of intrusion

The GST/HST Section 167 Election is a clause that can be used in an asset purchase agreement to address the tax implications of purchasing a

Have you ever given any thought to the possibility of transferring some of your property to your spouse or common-law partner? If you owe tax

Rule 45 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure deals with the preservation of personal property that is relevant to a litigated issue.  The goal

Introduction to the Hague Service Convention The Hague Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, 1965 (also known