“When there is a SPAC, there is a way”—we discuss Canada-U.S. cross-border SPAC issues as this structure gains increasing traction in the marketplace.

We look at the “first ever” legal framework for addressing the risks associated with artificial intelligence and examine how it compares against Canada’s current regulatory landscape.

Our employment team analyzes a recent ruling addressing employers’ exposure to wrongful dismissal claims as a result of the government’s state of emergency orders during the pandemic.

As ESG considerations remain at the top of business leaders’ minds, we examine key board governance issues for companies.

What should Crown directors and executives keep in mind in light of these recent reports?

Canada’s Federal Court can now order ISPs to block sites deemed to be providing copyright infringing content.

Join this panel as they discuss innovative infosec technologies, M&A and investment activity across the industry, and how cyber diligence and risk affect deal terms. They will also provide solution-based insights on how to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis, and how to assess risk around transactions.

Monitoring and tracking can help to identify inequalities and possible discrimination and are important in meeting diversity, equity and inclusion goals. This session will explore issues in collecting data associated with dimensions of identity and will provide concrete advice to avoid missteps, as well as explore retention strategies for employers.

The BWA panel closes out the year with another informal discussion on recent rulings from the appellate courts.