Case Update: Insider Trading and Tipping in Canada and the US
It is now easier for regulators and Courts in Canada and the United States to prove liability in insider trading and tipping cases as a ... Continued
CSA Issues Guidance on Disclosure of Cyber Security Risks and Breach Incidents
On January 19, 2017, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) issued CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 51-347, Disclosure of cyber security risks and incidents (the “Notice”). The ... Continued
Reverse Takeovers and Changes of Business Just Got Easier on TSX Venture Exchange
On December 15, 2016 the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) published amendments to their Corporate Finance Manual Policy 5.2 – Changes of Business and Reverse ... Continued
Introduction of BC’s Franchises Act: Time to Review Your Trademark Portfolio
On February 1, 2017, the Franchises Act and Regulations (collectively, the “Act“) will become effective in British Columbia. From that date, each franchisor granting or ... Continued
Marketers Beware: CRTC Issues First Compliance and Enforcement Decision
The CRTC has issued its first compliance and enforcement decision (“Decision“) regarding Canada’s anti-spam legislation (“CASL“).1 In the Decision, the CRTC delves into interpreting CASL ... Continued
BC Court of Appeal Clarifies Law concerning Constructive Trust as a Remedy
With the evolving complexity of fraudulent schemes, justice requires flexible remedies for victims to address novel situations. The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision ... Continued
Congratulations to our new partner, Jun Ho Song
Please join us in congratulating Jun Ho Song on his new appointment as partner with Clark Wilson. His hard work and dedication have resulted in ... Continued
Mr. Roy Nieuwenburg appointed as Queen’s Counsel
We are proud to announce that Mr. Roy Nieuwenburg was appointed as Queen’s Counsel (QC). The BC Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the ... Continued
BC’s first-ever strata wind-up under new law
Unanimous owner agreement is no longer required to wind-up a strata corporation in BC. The new threshold is 80%, as per new law which came ... Continued
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BC’s New Franchise Legislation
Co-hosted with Business in Vancouver, our panel discussion on “BC’s New Franchise Legislation” was a great success! The well-attended event featured John Rogers as well ... Continued
Making charitable gifts of real estate holdings and private company shares
Business owners are a driving force of our economy and community, creating wealth and giving back. However, making charitable gifts of real estate holdings and ... Continued