Business
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October 29, 2024
When a holding company makes sense in estate law
The preparation of a will to direct and manage the transfer of assets between a person and their beneficiaries is often the primary focus in the estate planning process. What is not always considered by many is the role proper estate planning plays in the preservation of wealth and the minimization of taxes on the transfer of those assets.
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October 29, 2024
Navigating conveyancing transactions in the age of money laundering: The role of technology
The conveyancing process, essential for transferring property ownership, has become increasingly complex in the face of heightened concerns about money laundering. As financial crime becomes more sophisticated, real estate transactions are often used as vehicles for illicit activities. In this context, technology emerges as a crucial ally for legal professionals, helping to streamline processes, enhance security and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This article explores the impact of technology on conveyancing transactions in the current regulatory landscape.
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October 29, 2024
Cannabis at work: What employers and employees need to know
With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, questions continue to swirl around its place in the workplace. For employees, the right to use cannabis outside of work may feel like a given. For employers, however, the focus remains squarely on safety, productivity and compliance with evolving policies and regulations.
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October 28, 2024
Family violence against kids, youths and seniors hits highwater mark in 2023: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada has painted a troubling statistical picture of the trends in family violence that were reported to police last year.
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October 28, 2024
Illegal harvesting of shark fins, ‘dark vessels’ found in North Pacific
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has announced that fisheries officers and crew have completed this year’s mission to detect and deter illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the North Pacific, as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
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October 28, 2024
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Judgments and orders - Summary judgments - No genuine issue requiring trial
Appeal by Shell Canada Ltd. (Shell) from decision dismissing its appeal from summary judgment order in contractual dispute with ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp. (Conoco). Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. (Gulf) sold its interests in certain Significant Discovery Areas (SDAs) and associated Significant Discovery Licences (SDLs) in the McKenzie Delta region to Shell through an asset purchase and sale agreement (PSA).
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October 28, 2024
Cineplex files appeal of $39M Competition Tribunal decision
Cineplex has filed a Notice of Appeal against a Competition Tribunal decision that ordered the company to pay $38.9 million in penalties for drip pricing through its practice of charging a mandatory $1.50 online booking fee.
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October 28, 2024
EU is not United States of Europe yet
The European Union (EU) is a community of states created after the Second World War by a few European countries, and it is now one of the major players on the international stage.
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October 25, 2024
Industry groups call for greater transparency and integration in Canadian carbon market
A group of 12 industry bodies and major firms have called on the federal and provincial governments to reform industrial carbon markets by removing interprovincial trade barriers and making the carbon credit market more transparent.
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October 25, 2024
Quebec judge decreases fees requested by class counsel in Ticketmaster settlement
The Superior Court of Quebec has decreased class counsel’s requested fees in a class action against Ticketmaster finding the percentage should apply to the amount claimed rather than the total settlement amount.