SEC Publishes Risk Alert on Broker-Dealers’ Unregistered Sales of MicroCap Stocks on behalf of Customers
The SEC published a Risk Alert on broker-dealers’ unregistered sales of microcap stocks on behalf of customers.
Proposed Changes Impacting Charitable Giving
Changes provide flexibility so that charitable donation tax credits can be used by the deceased or the deceased’s estate.
Comply, Offset or Pay: BC To Regulate LNG Export Facilities on CO2 Emissions
Today, the BC Government introduced new legislation aimed to help BC meet its greenhouse gas emission targets by imposing environmental standards on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities operating ... Continued
BC Mega Dam Granted Environmental Approvals
Discussion of the Provincial and Federal Governments environmental assessment approval of the Site C dam.
Should you appoint more than one person under an Enduring Power of Attorney?
Recent case illustrates the challenges that can arise when more than one person is appointed.
Preparing for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law … Part Two: the Installation of Computer Programs
It has now been over four years since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law, commonly known as “CASL”, was first introduced as proposed legislation. Nevertheless, it has been ... Continued
Canadian Intellectual Property Office posts proposed amendments to Trademarks Regulations
CIPO posts proposed amendments to Trade-marks Regulations
MASH Sector Needs to Brace for Possible New Era in Procurement – Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA)
Until now, the MASH (municipal, academic, schools and hospitals) sector has in practice been relatively unscathed by federal trade agreements, such as the Agreement of ... Continued
When are Couples Considered “Spouses”?
Recent case outlines objective and subjective factors for determining whether couples are spouses.
Are there new Amendments coming to the Adult Guardianship Act?
Amendments will affect appointments of the PGT and the ways adults may challenge their certification
Canadian Securities Administrators Propose New Take-Over Bid Rules
On September 11, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that they intend to publish for comment a new harmonized regulatory proposal to Multilateral Instrument ... Continued
What does it mean to be a fiduciary?
Fiduciaries, such as executors, have significant obligations to uphold.