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• Recent Oil and Gas Regulatory Developments in Alberta ( November 2005 )
  

  What follows is a brief overview of significant oil and gas regulatory developments occurring between April and November, 2005. The scope is limited to consideration of Alberta Energy and Utilities Board ("EUB") decisions and policy changes, and judicial appeals of EUB and other regulatory decisions.

• Restructuring Canadian Electricity Markets ( January 2006 )
  

  The approach toward restructuring electricity markets has differed across Canada as a result of the unique industry and regulatory structures, regional circumstances and issues that face each of the provinces. For example, factors such as anticipated rapid growth in energy consumption and the need to replace aging power generation infrastructure were key in the decision by Alberta to pursue restructuring of its electricity industry in 1996. Ontario, by contrast, decided to pursue restructuring of its electricity industry to address, among other things, serious concerns regarding the fiscal and operational performance of Ontario Hydro.

• The Rise In Motor Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer Disputes: How To Avoid Becoming A Litigation Victim ( July 2005 )
  

  Economic, regulatory and other market forces create a dynamic automotive industry requiring flexible strategies to stay competitive. While manufacturers must respond to international and national trends, dealers focus on local market demands. Consequently, the strategies adopted by manufacturers and dealers often conflict and result in mutually exhausting litigation, distracting resources required to stay competitive.

• The Rise of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Energy Sector: What to Expect and How to Be Prepared for Potential Litigation Issues ( July 2005 )
  

  The trend toward mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector is accompanied by an increased risk of post-transaction litigation. Since post-transaction litigation can take many forms, a single merger or acquisition can give rise to many different types of litigation and differing causes of action. Both management and its counsel must be aware of these risks.