October 8, 2024

Landmark Ruling by Federal Court of Australia on Crypto Margin Extensions

Landmark Ruling by Federal Court of Australia on Crypto Margin Extensions

Melbourne /

In the recent case of Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Bit Trade Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 953, the Federal Court delivered a pivotal judgment that resonates deeply within the cryptocurrency industry. The court scrutinized the nature of Bit Trade’s “Margin Extension” product, ultimately finding that it constitutes a credit facility under Australian law. This […]

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Ontario Appeals Court on Arbitration Act Restricting Appeals of Arbitrator Appointment

Ontario Appeals Court on Arbitration Act Restricting Appeals of Arbitrator Appointment

Toronto /

In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal—Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2299 v. Distillery SE Development Corp., 2024 ONCA 712—the court tackled the thorny issue of appealing court-appointed arbitrators. This case serves as a stark reminder of the limitations imposed by arbitration legislation on court intervention and the appealability of certain orders.

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