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Canada and Corporate Social Responsibility

The idea of who directors and officers owe a fiduciary duty to has been debated for quite some time, both in the courts and within academia. Although this discussion has received complicated and mixed opinions, the age-old question unfolds rather simply: Does a corporation—its directors and officers included—owe a duty to non-shareholder stakeholders, or is […]

Employment Law Changes on Severability? Interview of counsel in upcoming ONCA ruling

The contentious issue of severability clauses within the realm of employment law rears its head again in North v Metaswitch Networks Corporation, (Superior Court File # CV-16-2485-00, Ontario Court of Appeal File # C62624) [North], a case recently argued before the Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”). A past review by TheCourt.ca of a pertinent case […]