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Jason Kroft is the Program Director of the Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Climate Risk and the Law on September 21 – October 19, 2023.

Developments in technology and the financial services industry have, in recent years, promoted drastic shifts in consumer behaviors. These changes were especially visible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, during which retail e-commerce sales reached record levels. Accompanying this shift in consumer behavior has been the proliferation of point-of-sale (“POS”) financing and buy now pay later (“BNPL”) […]

Introduction In Ontario Inc. v Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, 2022 ONCA 304, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court of Appeal”) highlighted the importance of succinctness in insurance contracts. Northbridge General Insurance Corporation (the “Insurer”) appealed the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision wherein Justice Susan Vella found a limit of liability provision ambiguous and […]

Over the past year, there have been a number of significant legislative changes affecting the not-for-profit sector in Alberta. Some key updates to be aware of include: Amendments to all incorporating legislation allowing organizations to hold virtual meetings; Amendments to the Companies Act, impacting more than 4,500 Alberta not-for-profits that were incorporated under Part 9 […]

Myron Mallia-Dare is an instructor for Osgoode’s Certificate Program in ESG, Climate Risk and the Law on October 19, 2023. He will be speaking on ESG considerations in corporate finance and M&A

Due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent volatility of stock markets, we have noticed an increased perceived valuation gap between vendors and purchasers in the context of M&A transactions. As a result, contingent consideration arrangements are becoming increasingly popular solutions to address uncertainty. Given its inherent flexibility, the earnout has […]

As much of Canada begins to loosen social restrictions surrounding Covid-19, many owners will be taking stock of the economic impact of the pandemic on their businesses. While the full economic picture is not yet known, many business are expected to realize losses, and consideration should be given to ensuring those losses can be optimally […]

Ryan Done co-chairs the LSO’s Buying or Selling a Business 2024 seminar on March 19, 2024.

Introduction Canada’s M&A activity is poised at the crossroads of anticipation and opportunity as we step into 2024 . Reflecting on both recent and anticipated trends that have shaped the Canadian legal landscape, it’s clear that a sense of cautious optimism pervades discussions about the future. In this article, we delve into the anticipated trends […]

Christine O’Donohue presents at The Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law program on November 3, 10, 17 & 19, 2020.