U.S. IRS Requires Stock Issuance/Transfer Price Recorded
The U.S. IRS released the final regulations on cost basis reporting.
PIFs to require Two Pieces of ID
The TSX and TSXV now require PIFs to document two pieces of identification.
CSA Reviews Corporate Governance Disclosure
The CSA published a review on corporate governance disclosure.
CSA Propose Amendments to Executive Compensation Disclosure
The CSA published proposed amendments to executive compensation disclosure.
REMINDER: Insider Reports Due Within Five Days
A reminder that insider reports are due within five days.
So Long, Long v. Thiessen
On July 29, 2010, the BC Court of Appeal released its decision in Bradley v. Groves, which effectively brought to an end the approach to ... Continued
Trade-Mark Prosecution and Enforcement
Clark Wilson LLP’s Intellectual Property Group provides cost-effective legal services to assist you in identifying, protecting and enforcing your trade-mark rights locally, nationally and internationally. ... Continued
Avoiding Wills Variation Claims: How Far is Too Far?
Under the Wills Variation Act (WVA), a spouse or child of a deceased person who has left a will can petition the court to vary ... Continued
Spousal Transfer can Lead to Tax Pitfall
The recent BC Court of Appeal decision in Zeitler v. Zeitler Estate, 2010 BCCA 216 illustrates why tax consequences must be thought through carefully even ... Continued
CSA Provides Guidance on Unacceptable IPO Share Structures
The CSA provided guidance on unacceptable IPO share structures.
Focus on Bonus and Incentive Pay
Executive compensation and bonuses have undergone much scrutiny and criticism in the aftermath of the what is being now called the ‘Great Recession’. The topic ... Continued
Unintended Consequences? Employment Standards Ruling May Undermine Bonus Pay Programs
This past summer, an Employment Standards Branch adjudicator ruled that a former employee was entitled to an award equalling 4% of the bonuses his employer ... Continued