Applications are Open for 2016 Summer Positions
We are accepting applications for 2016 summer articles and will be following the Vancouver Bar Association Articling Interview Guidelines. Applications will be accepted through ViDesktop ... Continued
SEC Proposes “Claw Back” Policy for Executive Compensation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently proposed rules directing U.S. national securities exchanges to require listed companies to adopt policies that require executive officers ... Continued
Marion Allan featured in the Verdict
“Mediation is both cheaper and faster than litigation; the parties—not some unknown judge—make the ultimate decision,” says the Hon. Marion Allan as featured in the ... Continued
CSA Continuous Disclosure Review
On July 16, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) announced the results of their continuous disclosure review program. The program is intended to improve ... Continued
Larry Yen and Craig Rollins open the TSX
Larry Yen and Craig Rollins were in Toronto last Friday to open the market for the Toronto Stock Exchange with our client, Alpha Peak Leisure ... Continued
Veronica Franco talks AirBnB
Veronica Franco was featured on the front page of today’s Vancouver Sun talking about strata councils and their aim to deal with short-term rental services ... Continued
Welcome new counsel Geoff White
Clark Wilson would like to welcome Geoff White as counsel with our Wealth Preservation Group. Geoff is a senior estate, tax and charity lawyer. We ... Continued
Alpha Peak Leisure Inc. closes $15 million financing and Qualifying Transaction
Clark Wilson acted for Alpha Peak Leisure Inc. (TSXV: AAP) in completing its TSXV Qualifying Transaction, which involved major international investment banks such as Citigroup ... Continued
Venture Issuers Can Provide “Quarterly Highlights”
While it may be easier to do the same thing over and over, this change is worth considering. For financial years that begin on or ... Continued
Differences between the Oppression Remedy and Derivative Actions
The Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) recently provided much needed guidance on the distinction between the oppression remedy and derivative actions. While both claims ... Continued
Recruitment Update
All positions for 2016/2017 regular articles have been filled and we will not be participating in the hiring cycle for this year (August 2015). We ... Continued
New Crowdfunding Exemptions for Startups and Early Stage Businesses
With the popularity of crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Rockethub in recent years, crowdfunding has become an increasingly attractive way for startups and smaller ... Continued