Maximizing Ponzi payback
“The best means of maximizing asset recovery in a Ponzi scheme is for the trustee or receiver to try to claw back as much money ... Continued
The definitive guide to building a successful exit team
Don Sihota is participating in a panel discussion at Vancouver’s first annual Business Transitions Forum (November 25-26, 2015). The forum addresses how to build the ... Continued
BC’s new Franchises Act – How does it affect BC franchisors?
John Rogers is the keynote speaker at our upcoming complimentary breakfast seminar to review the new BC Franchises Act, which will come into effect once ... 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
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
OSC Considers Omission of Gender Diversity Disclosure Serious Infraction
The OSC has taken fairly severe action against TSX listed companies that have failed to provide gender diversity information as required by amendments to National ... Continued
SEC Charges 32 Defendants in Connection with Hacked Information
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently brought fraud charges against 32 defendants for taking part in a scheme to profit from stolen ... Continued
BC’s older condominiums and townhouses could be new target for developers
BC’s older condominiums and townhouses could be a new target for developers as proposed legislation changes would make it easier for strata owners to dissolve ... Continued
Proposed changes to the Strata Property Act may prove positive for condo owners and developers
Proposed changes to the Strata Property Act will make it easier for condo owners to terminate their strata corporation. This will provide developers with all ... Continued
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
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