Securities Law Quarterly – Q2 2013
In the second quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) reviewed compliance with Forward-Looking Information (“FLI”) disclosure requirements and identified areas needing improvement. The OSC also reviewed technical […]
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
Prevent Estate Battles
No matter how well someone crafts her estate plan, ex-spouses, disgruntled business partners, estranged children and misguided family members can still challenge her wishes. Estate professionals must anticipate such backlash. […]
2013 Ontario Budget: Capital Markets Essentials
Premier Kathleen Wynn’s Ontario budget was tabled on May 2, 2013. It contains proposed new powers for the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) to “update and strengthen” securities laws in Ontario. […]
2013 Federal Budget – Essentials for the Mining Industry
The federal budget, released on March 21, 2013, contains tax measures specifically affecting the mining industry. Download the PDF to read the full update.
WeirFoulds Ranked Second in Top Ten Ontario Regional Firm Survey
We are thrilled to announce that WeirFoulds has been voted #2 in this year’s Canadian Lawyer Survey for the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms! Canadian Lawyer surveyed lawyers and in-house […]
Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders
WeirFoulds’ Rajeev Dewan has been retained as Cancana’s Canadian capital markets legal advisor. Click here for the complete article.
Summit Industrial Income REIT Issues $30M of Units and Enters into $32M Bank Financing
On September 27, 2012, Summit Industrial Income REIT completed the issuance approximately $30 million of units in a private placement together with a debt financing of up to $32 million. […]
Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012
A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the fourth quarter of 2012, […]
Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers
Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number of policies to […]
TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections
For companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“), the New Year will bring new rules for director elections. The TSX will be strengthening corporate governance standards by incorporating changes […]
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation: What to Expect
WeirFoulds partner Ralph Kroman was recently interviewed regarding Canada’s new Anti-Spam legislation. For the complete article, click here. This interview has also appeared in the following publications: Mississauga Business Times, […]
Advance Notice By-laws and Policies
As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies. Advance notice by-laws […]
Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated
One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the value of the […]
Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012
A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. In this inaugural issue, we cover legal developments in three key issue areas: Offerings, Corporate Governance, and Continuous Disclosure. Our coverage […]