2014 Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Thresholds
The Investment Canada Act (ICA) threshold for 2014 for direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian WTO investors is $354 million (book value of the ... Continued
Charitable Trusts & The Disbursement Quota Requirements
The rule that charitable trusts must spent a minimum amount annually on charitable activities can be problematic
Just in time for the Olympics – a Race to the Trademark Podium
As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has launched a lawsuit against outdoor apparel maker ... Continued
BC Supreme Court releases decision in Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society
BCSC says assistance with feeding is not “health care”
SEC Judge Sanctions Chinese Affiliates of the Big Four Accounting Firms
An SEC judge sanctioned Chinese affiliates of the Big Four accounting firms.
Letters of Intent that Bind
Advice on how to draft a letter of intent.
Your Estate Matters article on estate taxes republished by financial education forum
Richard Weiland‘s article “Estate Taxes? Not Here” (from the Your Estate Matters newsletter) was republished by Financial-Articles.ca. In it, Richard highlights the fact that although ... Continued
Neil Melliship named to the World Trademark Review 1000
Clark Wilson LLP is proud to announce that Neil Melliship was recently named to the 2014 World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000, an annual listing of ... Continued
Testamentary Trusts and Why You May Need One
Testamentary trusts can be a useful estate planning tool for a wide range of individuals
UBC Winter 2014 Wine and Cheese Reception
Representatives of Clark Wilson, including members of the Students Committee and Maggie Cavallin, recently attended the UBC Winter Wine and Cheese Reception. Among those attending ... Continued
Raman Johal presents to CBA Insurance Section on Coverage & Liability
On January 22, 2014, Raman Johal presented to the CBA National Insurance Law Section. In “Getting the Jump on Coverage and Liability – A Review ... Continued
Clark Wilson closes $74.8 million PIRET offering
Vikram Dhir and James Speakman of Clark Wilson’s Corporate Finance & Securities Group acted for Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (PIRET) (TSX: AAR.UN) in closing ... Continued