End of Life Health Care Planning – Be Careful What You Wish For
Editor’s note: We are delighted to welcome Geoff White as counsel with our Tax & Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Groups. Geoff is a highly ... Continued
Builders Lien Act Reform in Progress
The British Columbia Law Institute (the “BCLI”) is undertaking a major law reform project on the Builders Lien Act (the “Act”) and has begun a ... Continued
Joint transfers with children can have devastating results
It can be difficult to determine the precise intention behind transfers into joint ownership.
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
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
Judicial Review: Umpire’s Decision Upheld
In the recent judgment of Vandale v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance, the British Columbia Supreme Court was asked to judicially review the decision of an umpire, ... Continued
TSX Publishes Guidance on Emerging Market Issuers and Transactions
The TSX published guidance on emerging market issuers and transactions.
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
Vested versus Contingent Interests
Recent case endorses longstanding preference of holding that an interest has vested, if the language of the will can support that interpretation.
The Security Deposit–Effective Security for the Landlord?
A recent Alberta case [Alignvest Private Debt Ltd. v. Surefire Industries., 2015 ABQB 148] reminds us of the limitations of the security deposit.
Does the Court Have Power to Cure a Defective Will?
Recent case cures deficiency in will that did not comply with execution requirements.