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New serious illness or injury leave in British Columbia
As of November 27, 2025, provincially regulated employees in British Columbia are entitled to a new unpaid leave of absence for serious personal illness or injury.
Thirteenth edition highlights ever-increasing threat to cyber security and data protection
We have released our 2017 Litigation Trends Annual Survey. This year’s survey polled more than 300 senior corporate counsel representing US-based organizations on disputes-related issues and concerns.
Survey respondents point to a growing threat to cyber security, an issue they indicate stands as the greatest emerging threat to a business. Nearly two-thirds of those polled (63 percent) feel more exposed to disputes in this area.
This year’s survey report also revisits its litigation minimization framework, a tool introduced last year to suit a company’s specific situation. In-house counsel can use this framework to review their current approach and implement measures to reduce litigation risk and costs. The program was well-received in its first year, with 95 percent of respondents implementing at least one recommended key measure. Training emerges as the leading factor in preventing litigation. Early case resolution, embedding lawyers in the business and proactive contract review have also shown to be highly effective.
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Construction Act changes in Ontario are (finally) here
Since the 2024 amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act under Schedule 4 of Bill 216 (Building Ontario For You Act (Budget Measures), 2024) received royal assent, project owners and construction companies have been holding their breath for the amendments to come into force.
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The limits to proxy disqualification and chair deference in AGMs: Skychain offers fresh insight on advance notice provisions
The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently released its decision in 1154557 B.C. Limited v. Skychain Technologies Inc., a case in which the court addressed the invalidation of shareholder proxies in connection with a contested annual general meeting, and provided guidance on interpreting advance notice provisions in company articles or by-laws
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