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A New Era for Canadian Competition Law: Landmark Proposed Changes to the Competition Act Announced

JD Supra: Mergers

The government announced significant additional amendments to Canada’s Competition Act in late November 2023, building on those already under consideration by Parliament in Bill C-56 and others enacted in 2022. By: Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Economics 197
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Seven Practical Tips for Negotiating Joint Venture Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

In the face of economic and geopolitical disruption, companies are increasingly entering into joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnerships (JVs) to address their most pressing challenges.

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Russia’s Wartime Spending Raises Fears of an Economic Bubble

The New York Times: Banking

The economic strength has helped to maintain popular support for Vladimir Putin’s war, but some have warned the state-led spending is threatening the country’s financial stability.

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Thinking About Selling your Business? Now is the Time

JD Supra: Mergers

The economic environment has mostly stabilized following the inflationary shocks of 2021-2022, and a strong Q4 2023 suggests that M&A may be in line for a comeback in 2024. The following trends demonstrate why now is likely a great time to sell your business. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Business 165
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Private Capital and Exempt Offering Trends in SEC OASB Report

JD Supra: Mergers

Based on data provided by the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, companies raised approximately $4.2 trillion in private and exempt offerings. By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Capital 177
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The Activism Vulnerability Report – Q4 2022

The Harvard Law School Forum

stock market in 2022 experienced increased volatility relative to 2021. Persistently high inflation, coupled with the fastest Fed tightening cycle seen since 1988, contributed to making 2022 the worst performing year for the S&P 500 Index since 2008, thrashing growth and technology stocks in particular. [1] 6] (more…)

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Navigating the New Norm: Further Changes to Canada’s Competition Act in Effect

JD Supra: Mergers

Parliament recently passed Bill C-59 (the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023), which include important changes to Canada’s Competition Act, many of which are now in force.

Economics 171