Apr 9, 2019Private Capital Markets Association 2019 National Conference WeirFoulds is proud to be a sponsor at this year’s national conference “Cutting Red Tape and Growing Capital Formation” taking place on June 12. Partner, David Brown…
Mar 31, 2016WeirFoulds 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…
Dec 2, 2015Securities 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…
Mar 26, 2015Securities 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.
Nov 29, 2013Securities 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…
Jan 30, 2013Securities 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…
Dec 3, 2012TSX 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…
Aug 1, 2011Canadian 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.
Jun 1, 2011Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc 2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together…
Nov 17, 2010PE Investment in India This is an exciting time to be involved in the private equity industry in India.
Oct 15, 2010Structuring 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…
Mar 18, 2009Big 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.
Jun 20, 2008Major 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.
May 1, 2008Capital Pool Companies For private companies looking to take their company public, a Capital Pool Company (CPC) provides an excellent alternative to the traditional IPO.