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In Brief
Rental House of Cards
by Tyler D’Angelo
The pandemic devastated uncountable businesses worldwide. A recent court case involving some of Canada’s most venerable companies and pension funds sheds light on the stringency of the country’s commercial leases—and the judiciary’s reluctance to meddle in sophisticated commercial contracts amid a “black swan” event.
Caveat Sanctions and Export Controls
by Carsten Bormann and Stephan Müller
Increasingly strict global sanctions and export-control regulations add a new layer of potential peril to M&A deals. A guide to expanding due diligence to ensure that malfeasance, whether intentional or accidental, doesn’t end up scuttling the agreement.
Competitive Balance
by David Feldman and Peter Flynn
Major amendments to Canada’s Competition Act were rushed through Parliament this June with scarcely any debate. They will likely have enormous antitrust ramifications—and businesses had better be ready.
The Carbon Conundrum
by Martin Hamer and Natalie Kopplow
Companies that trade internationally might soon face a “carbon tariff” when importing certain goods into the European Union. Why is the EU doing this—and how will it affect world trade?
The Future of Trade is Digital
by Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds, Daniel Allman and Jo Feldman
Digital information increasingly drives bilateral and multilateral trade throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It behooves countries to devise agreements governing the use and exchange of the enormous amounts of vital data generated every day.
