Disputed

Dec 09 2024 41 ep. 38 mins 12
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Join hosts Ted Brook, Partner, and Erin Brown, Senior Associate, of Norton Rose Fulbright as they interview lawyers and industry leaders from key sectors, questioning the trends, issues and opportunities across Canada’s evolving legal landscape. Conversations will bring both a global perspective and a litigator's instinct for issue spotting to keep your business risk-ready. Listen now, and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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Closing with Confidence: Resolving Disputes and Avoiding M&A Litigation

Dec 09 2024 35 mins  
Understanding what can lead to post-closing disputes is crucial as no one likes to see a deal go sour after months of hard work. In this episode of Disputed, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown dive into the complexities of post-closing disputes, uncovering how and why deals can go awry even after months of preparation. Joining them are Vanessa Grant, a senior partner and M&A l

Lights, camera, class actions: Recent trends in Canada

Oct 28 2024 45 mins  
Hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown are joined by fellow partners, Maya Angenot, from Norton Rose Fulbright’s Montreal office, and Jeremy Devereux, from Norton Rose Fulbright’s Toronto office, to discuss the intricacies of class actions in Canada.In addition to comparing and contrasting how these types of cases differ between Ontario and Quebec, this episode takes a closer look at t

Trials and errors: perspectives from our top litigators

Sep 04 2024 52 mins  
What makes a great litigator? When it comes to mastering the art of litigation, some lessons are best learned outside the classroom. In this episode of Disputed, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown go back to school and delve into what it takes to become a successful litigator, drawing from the experience of 11 seasoned professionals across all six of Norton Rose Fulbright's Canadian of

Keeping up with the Competition Act

Jun 25 2024 45 mins  
Transformative changes to the Competition Act are here. How will they affect the competition disputes landscape? To kick off season 5 of Disputed, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown sit down to discuss the changes with guests Chris Hersh, Partner and Canadian Head of Antitrust and Competition based in Toronto, and Eric Lefebvre, Partner and litigator based in Montreal.  

Disputed is returning for season 5

Jun 17 2024 1 mins  
Disputed is back for another season, continuing to bring you an inside look on the trends, issues and developments across Canada’s evolving legal landscape through a litigator’s lens, and how to prepare for them.Fresh from our special miniseries, Undisputed: Litigation Trends Explored, our hosts Ted Brook, Partner, and Erin Brown, Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright are h

Exploring the high-stakes world of special situations

Jun 10 2024 45 mins  
What lies ahead for governance disputes in Canada? According to our 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey, the anticipated key contributors over the next 12 months are: Board compositionExecutive compensationConflicts of interestIssues with proxy statementsIn the fourth and final episode of our miniseries, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown discuss the unique practice of special si

Navigating the ESG risk landscape in Canada

Apr 29 2024 38 mins  
As regulatory requirements around climate and other Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures take shape and anti-ESG sentiment grows, organizations are increasingly finding themselves navigating a complex risk landscape.From our survey:• Issues surrounding board governance, executive compensation, conflict of interest and proxy battles have been flagged by 50% of Can

A proactive approach to cybersecurity, data privacy and AI

Mar 25 2024 36 mins  
Our digital world is creating more data than ever before.And according to findings from Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey, as data volumes grow exponentially, so do cybersecurity and data privacy concerns.From our survey:• 40% of organizations saw their cybersecurity dispute exposure grow in 2023 – more than any other area – as cyberattacks reache

Revealing 2024’s top litigation trends

Feb 26 2024 32 mins  
What’s top of mind for litigation and disputes lawyers? Increased regulatory proceedings, rising class actions, and ever-growing concerns around ESG remain a priority for general counsel and in-house litigation leaders across Canada according to the Canadian findings from Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey.So, what does this mean for the future of liti

Undisputed: Litigation Trends Explored - A miniseries from the makers of Disputed

Feb 19 2024 1 mins  
Our brand-new hosts Ted Brook, Partner, and Erin Brown, Senior Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright are excited to bring you a special four episode miniseries that unpacks the findings from our 2024 Annual Litigation Trends Survey.Undisputed: Litigation Trends Explored will share valuable insights around trending topics like ESG, cybersecurity, regulatory investigations and more, thr