TSX Updates Exemptions for Interlisted Issuers
Effective September 10, 2015, the TSX updated its rules regarding exemptions available for eligible interlisted issuers. “Eligible International Interlisted Issuers” may be able to obtain ... Continued
David Austin speaks on Lax Kw’alaams First Nation seeking title claim on Petronas LNG site
David Austin commented in the Financial Post about the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation seeking a title claim on a Petronas LNG site. “While the claim ... Continued
Changes to Federal Privacy Laws and the Impact on Business Transactions
The amendments made to PIPEDA, including an exemption for obtaining consent to disclose personal information in the context of a business transaction
Court allows disinheritance of estranged children
Recent case confirms that there are valid reasons for disinheriting a child.
The Pollution Exclusion – Focus On Causation
In its recent ruling in Precision Plating Ltd v Axa Pacific Insurance Co. (“Precision Plating“), the BC Court of Appeal considered when a pollution exclusion ... Continued
Hon. Marion Allan provides insights on elder law
The Honourable Marion Allan provides her insights on the evolution of elder law in an interview with the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC and ... Continued
Buyer Beware: Employee Liabilities from a Business Purchase
Discusses the employee liabilities involved in business transactions and s. 97 of the ESA
Call to the Bar – Daniel Paperny
We are pleased to announce Daniel Paperny’s Call to the Bar. Daniel completed his articles on September 1, 2015. Daniel will be joining the firm ... Continued
Canadian National Securities Project Takes Step Forward
In Canada, unlike the United States and most western economies that have a robust stock market, securities law is regulated solely by the provinces and ... Continued
Back to school – Keyword advertising 101
BCSC decided keyword advertising dispute between Vancouver Community College and Vancouver Career College
Rule 144 – General Information for Non-Affiliates
We are often asked to outline the requirements for a Rule 144 resale and thought to provide some general guidance on the topic in this ... Continued
The Even-Hand Rule
Executors must remember their obligation to treat all beneficiaries of a will equally.