BC Court of Appeal Addresses Motor Vehicle Lessor Liability Cap
Last month, the Court of Appeal released an important judgment concerning the liability limit of motor vehicle lessors for accidents involving their lessees or drivers ... Continued
Combating Counterfeit Products Act Receives Royal Assent
Combatting Counterfeit Products Act receives Royal Assent offering new civil prohibitions and criminal offences under the Trade-marks Act and Copyright Act and new provisions giving customs officials ex officio power to independently seize and detain suspected counterfeit goods
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose to Revive and Streamline Rights Offerings
On November 27, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published for comment proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the rules governing rights offerings in Canada. ... Continued
Defending Your Company From Activist Shareholders
In recent years shareholder activism has increased significantly. There have already been more activist campaigns announced against S&P 500 companies in 2014 than in any ... Continued
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose to Revive and Streamline Rights Offerings
The CSA propose to revive and streamline rights offerings.
Defending your Company from Activist Shareholders
In recent years shareholder activism has increased significantly, emphasizing the need to make the proper defense when activist campaigns are announced.
Curing Deficiencies in Wills – Contrasting British Columbia and Alberta
WESA should allow BC courts broader power to cure deficiencies in wills than courts have in Alberta.
BC Supreme Court Addresses Interesting and Novel COC Policy Issues
In the recently decided case of Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc. v. Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Co., the BC Supreme Court addressed some interesting and ... Continued
Duty of Good Faith and Honest Performance Extended to All Contracts in Canada
On November 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada updated Canadian common law by extending for the first time the principle of good faith to all contracts.
Duty of Good Faith and Honest Performance Extended to All Contracts in Canada
On November 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada updated Canadian common law by extending for the first time the principle of good faith to ... Continued
Duty of Good Faith and Honest Performance Extended to All Contracts in Canada
On November 13, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada updated Canadian common law by extending for the first time the principle of good faith to ... Continued
Duty of Good Faith and Honest Performance Extended to All Contracts in Canada
The SCC extended for the first time the principle of good faith to all contracts.