Nothing but the kitchen sink: tort immunity and covenants to insure
In its recent decision in William Osler Health Centre v. Compass Construction et al., 2015 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the ... Continued
Solicitor-Client Privilege and the Wills Exception
Solicitor-client privilege is a “fundamental civil and legal right”1 which ensures that communications between lawyer and client are strictly confidential. Neither the lawyer nor the ... Continued
What is a marriage-like relationship?
Wills variation claims often involve claims by persons alleging to be a spouse of the deceased.
Starting December 8, 2015, Consider Rights Offerings for Finance
On December 8, 2015, amendments to rights offering rules finally make rights offerings a viable financing option for Canadian reporting issuers. Gone are the prospectus-like ... Continued
Starting December 8, 2015, Consider Rights Offerings for Finance
Amendments to rights offering rules finally make rights offerings a viable financing option.
Update on Crowdfunding in Canada
Recently, Ontario adopted a new crowdfunding regime.
New Guidance on Oil & Gas Abandonment Cost Disclosure
On November 5, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published guidance for disclosure requirements for abandonment and reclamation costs respecting amendments in National Instrument 51-101 ... Continued
OSC Releases Whistleblower Policy for Comment
On October 28, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed OSC Policy 15-601 Whistleblower Program (the Policy), which describes a whistleblower program that is ... Continued
What happens if a gift made in a will can’t take effect?
In drafting a will, it is important to consider how future events may impact an estate plan. The concepts of lapse and ademption are two ... Continued
New Guidance on Oil & Gas Abandonment Cost Disclosure
On November 5, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published guidance for disclosure requirements for abandonment and reclamation costs respecting amendments in National Instrument 51-101 ... 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
OSC Releases Whistleblower Policy for Comment
On October 28, 2015, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) published proposed OSC Policy 15-601 Whistleblower Program (the Policy), which describes a whistleblower program that is ... Continued