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M. Elena Hoffstein co-authors 2nd edition of Charitable Giving in Canada

M. Elena Hoffstein is the co-author of Charitable Giving in Canada (2nd edition), released in 2021 by Thomson Reuters. Charitable Giving in Canada provides a comprehensive but practical tool to assist professional advisors, charities, corporations and individuals who wish to […]

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International competition law working group formed to discuss pharmaceutical merger reviews

An international working group has been formed to evaluate the approach of competition law agencies in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe relating to pharmaceutical merger reviews. The working group will consider the following issues: the effects […]

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Federal government expands guidelines related to national security reviews

All foreign investments in Canada, regardless of dollar value, are subject to the national security provisions of the Investment Canada Act (the “ICA”), including greenfield investments. On March 25, 2021, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne, released […]

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Troy McEachren quoted in Canadian Lawyer article on MAID legislation

Canadian Lawyer

With the Senate passage of Bill C-7 on Wednesday night and royal assent received, Canadians now have expanded rights to medical assistance in dying (MAID). The new legislation “was expected,” says Montreal private client lawyer Troy McEachren. Revisions to the […]

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Competition Bureau to host The Competition and Growth Summit in June 2021

The Canadian economy is on the road to recovery after experiencing significant economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including: a decline in gross domestic product: Canada (5.4%)[1] and worldwide (4.9%);[2] an increase in unemployment: Canada (4%), North America (9.2%),[3] […]

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Straight Talk: Recent Trends in Canadian M&A (Issue 1, 2021)

Read about the dynamics that drove the Q4/2020 acceleration in Canadian M&A, including the return of the mega-deal, and a rebound in cross-border transactions, with first hand insights from Miller Thomson partners across the country. Download the full report (PDF) […]

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Jonathan Tong quoted in Financial Post article on Esports industry

Financial Post, "This Canadian company is taking aim at the $150-billion-plus global video-game industry"

“There are so many different levels at play with esports,” said Jonathan Tong, a partner and capital markets specialist at law firm Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto. Tong has been following the esports/gaming boom while fielding a lot of calls […]

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Myron Mallia-Dare discusses Qnext’s vision and more in an episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast

RegTech Roundup, "Founder Series - Qnext"

Myron Mallia Dare sat down with Anthony DeCristofaro, President and CEO of Qnext for a fireside chat on a recent episode of the Canadian RegTech Association’s podcast. Myron discussed Qnext’s vision and the opportunities and challenges they faced on their […]

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The Business of Charities & Nonprofits: The Need for Change

PANL Perspectives

Charities and nonprofits have long been entrepreneurial and innovative in developing new means of generating revenue to achieve their missions and serve our communities. They sell cookies and agricultural products, run cafés, market software, and much more. The devastating effects […]

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Série de portraits d’avocates dans Droit Inc.

Droit Inc.

À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme, Droit-Inc propose une série de portraits d’avocates passionnées et inspirantes qui ont su conjuguer leur pratique avec leur vie de femme et leurs convictions personnelles. Claudia Desjardins Bélisle | Associée | […]

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