Osler Legal Year in Review

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Legal Year in Review

As 2016 comes to a close, we want to share with our clients and friends our observations on the most significant legal developments affecting Canadian business over the past year and their implications for 2017 and beyond.

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Climate change law moves into high gear
U.S. securities law developments that Canadians should know about
Governance in 3D
Diversity, disclosure and director elections
FinTech in Canada – Dawn of a revolution?
Key Canadian corporate and securities law developments
Securities enforcement: Regulators’ enforcement capabilities continue to grow
Plaintiffs drive to overcome Securities Act protections for issuer and underwriter class actions
Northern Gateway loss may be a win for industry
Tax disputes on the rise as government increases audit resources
Co-investment rights in private equity funds: Here to stay
Corporate recapitalizations as an alternative to insolvency proceedings
SPACs seek to complete qualifying acquisitions