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We are pleased to share with you Davies Governance Insights 2014, the fourth edition of our annual analysis of important trends and developments in corporate governance.

The Tax Court of Canada again confirmed that directors of corporations will have a high burden to meet to establish a due diligence defence and avoid liability for unremitted source deductions.

Small but useful points in Adams v Association of Professional Engineers (Ontario), 2012 ONSC 3850, and Kandolo v Kabelu, 2012 ONSC 4420.

An Existing Franchisee has Provided Notice to the Franchisor that it Wishes to Extend the Term of its Franchise Agreement, is the Franchisor Required to Deliver a Disclosure...

With unprecedented crises such as COVID-19 and dramatic climate change, boards must create a strong sense of social responsibility. In addition, structures such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and...

On May 1st, 2020, significant amendments to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the "Act") will come into effect.

La réglementation des indices de référence et des administrateurs par les ACVM fait partie de la réponse internationale qui a suivi les allégations de manipulation du LIBOR en 2012.

Are you looking to maximize your board experience and make a meaningful impact in governance? Michael Binetti of Affleck Greene McMurtry offers valuable insights on the "Get in the Driver's Seat" podcast...

Further to our article on March 11, 2021, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has proclaimed that certain amendments to the Business Corporations Act ("OBCA") will come into effect on July 5, 2021.

As discussed in our previous article, Amendments Affecting All Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations, amendments to the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations Act come into force on 1 April 2022.

On December 10, 2016, Ontario corporations became subject to new and onerous record-keeping requirements.

In a recent unanimous decision, the Québec Court of Appeal warned courts seized with requests for oppression remedies under the CBCA of the dangers of holding venture capital funds solely responsible for the risks associated with their investments in start-up companies.

The agenda for your board meeting should outline each discussion topic and provide an overview of the amount of time you plan to spend on each topic.

A Delaware judge dismissed a lawsuit on May 16 by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. shareholders who had alleged the corporation's management had covered up and failed to properly investigate bribes paid by executives in Mexico...

"Piercing the corporate veil" is the judicial act of imposing personal liability on otherwise immune corporate officers, directors, and shareholders for the corporation's wrongful acts.

This decision of a panel of the British Columbia Securities Commission sheds some light on when drill results will be considered a "material change".

Condominium owners and residents have an obligation to comply with their governing Rules and Regulations, By-laws and Declaration.