OTCQX Drops DTC Requirement, Adopts Sponsor and Disclosure Rules
On February 13, 2014, OTC Markets Group published proposed amendments to the OTCQX Rules for U.S. Companies and OTCQX Rules for International Companies. The OTCQX ... Continued
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Toronto Stock Exchange Adopts Majority Voting Requirement for Director Elections
Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has amended the TSX Company Manual in relation to director elections. The amendments require each director of a TSX listed issuer, ... Continued
Privacy Rights and Unionized Employees
Less than a week ago, on February 7, 2014, in Bernard v. Canada (Attorney General), the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that it is not ... Continued
The Accidental Contract?
Before contracts are documented in a written agreement that is signed by all parties, the terms of the agreement are often negotiated verbally or by ... Continued
2014 Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Thresholds
The Investment Canada Act (ICA) threshold for 2014 for direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian WTO investors is $354 million (book value of the ... Continued
Charitable Trusts & The Disbursement Quota Requirements
The rule that charitable trusts must spent a minimum amount annually on charitable activities can be problematic
Just in time for the Olympics – a Race to the Trademark Podium
As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has launched a lawsuit against outdoor apparel maker ... Continued
BC Supreme Court releases decision in Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society
BCSC says assistance with feeding is not “health care”
SEC Judge Sanctions Chinese Affiliates of the Big Four Accounting Firms
An SEC judge sanctioned Chinese affiliates of the Big Four accounting firms.
Letters of Intent that Bind
Advice on how to draft a letter of intent.
Testamentary Trusts and Why You May Need One
Testamentary trusts can be a useful estate planning tool for a wide range of individuals