WeirFoulds Securities Law Quarterly: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace – Q1 2016
Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information […]
Securities Law Newsletter – Q4 2015
A Newsletter Providing Concise Updates on Securities Law Developments Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. Recent developments include the adoption by […]
Securities Law Newsletter – Q1 2015
Recent developments include the implementation of amendments to the TSX Venture Exchange’s (the “TSX-V” or the “Exchange”) policies dealing with private placements, loan bonuses and finder’s fees, and the Ontario Securities Commission’s (the “OSC”) adoption of new prospectus exemptions and changes to two specific prospectus exemptions.
Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2013
In the third quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC“) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA“) both provided updates to the market the OSC on possible new prospectus exemptions […]
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, […]
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 […]
Canadian Capital Markets Lure Small and Mid-cap Clean-Tech
Why should U.S. companies consider listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange? Consider the options available for taking a company public in Canada.
Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc
2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit –Â Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together with Amico Contracting […]
PE Investment in India
This is an exciting time to be involved in the private equity industry in India.
Structuring investments in the Middle East
Overview The countries in the Middle East are among the fastest growing economies in the world as some have shown outstanding GDP growth rates over the past 10 years. Notwithstanding […]
Big Changes Are Here For Executive Compensation Disclosure
The time is now for public companies to start preparing for the new comprehensive executive compensation disclosure requirements.
Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering
A simple clause in an RFP document excluding liability has the potential to alter the business tendering landscape.
Capital Pool Companies
For private companies looking to take their company public, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) provides an excellent alternative to the traditional IPO.