North America: Strategy

After an extensive, two-stage consultation by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), on March 12, 2026 the self-regulatory agency published the updated Guidance on Order Execution Only (OEO) account services and activities (the Updated OEO Guidance). The Updated OEO Guidance replaces the previously published 2021 Guidance Note 3400 21 003 and addresses the evolving needs of the growing do-it-yourself (DIY) investor population.

The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces sweeping reforms with far-reaching implications for corporate entities operating globally. Understanding ECCTA's provisions is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving landscape of economic crime prevention and corporate transparency requirements. This analysis examines the Act's global reach and its impact on international corporate compliance obligations.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have

Early‑stage fundraising in Canada is rarely won with a single pitch. For Saskatchewan and Prairie‑based founders raising capital is a relationship‑driven process that requires trust, preparation, and momentum over time.

For three years, we have been writing about Oracle’s Java licensing enforcement as a slow-motion campaign — one that began with “friendly” compliance emails, continued through a series of escalating sales-team...

A pattern is appearing in Oracle’s Java licensing enforcement that every in-house counsel with an Oracle footprint needs to understand.

Proskauer's Boston office hosted an intimate cocktail reception for its in-house private capital alumni, bringing together former attorneys now working across various private capital sectors. The gathering provided a platform for professional dialogue on industry trends and personal reconnection, while reinforcing the firm's commitment to maintaining meaningful relationships with its alumni network.

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 95, Heather welcomes Deborah Farone...

CBA In-House Lawyers partners with Septeo Legal Suite to deliver strategic performance management training for senior counsel.

Alison Dreizen, Counsel in the Firm’s Corporate department was a guest on the latest episode of Bloomberg Law, where host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars...

Worksite enforcement is back in the spotlight, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its use of Form I‑9 inspections to scrutinize employer compliance.

The Trump administration invokes the Defense Production Act of 1950 to dramatically expand America's natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, processing facilities, storage systems, and LNG export terminals.\