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
Buyer Beware: Employee Liabilities from a Business Purchase
Discusses the employee liabilities involved in business transactions and s. 97 of the ESA
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.
SEC Adopts Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule
On August 5, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted a final rule requiring public companies to disclose the ratio of the annual ... Continued
CSA Wants More Information on Exempt Distribution Reports
The CSA proposed a new form 45-106F1.
CSA Proposes Harmonized Exempt Distribution Reports
On August 13, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions that would harmonize the exempt distribution ... Continued
Application of WESA: Date of Death or Date of Will?
Recent case draws hard line for the date that determines the application of WESA.
End of Life Health Care Planning – Be Careful What You Wish For
Editor’s note: We are delighted to welcome Geoff White as counsel with our Tax & Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Groups. Geoff is a highly ... Continued
Builders Lien Act Reform in Progress
The British Columbia Law Institute (the “BCLI”) is undertaking a major law reform project on the Builders Lien Act (the “Act”) and has begun a ... Continued