Materiality in securities legislation: four points from the Supreme Court of Canada *

Canada - November 17 2011
One of the issues in securities law generally is what constitutes “materiality”.

Co-authors: Geoff R. Hall.

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Materiality in securities legislation: guidance from the Supreme Court of Canada imposes burdens on both plaintiffs and issuers *

Canada - October 28 2011
Until now, there has been little judicial guidance on how much or how little an issuer of securities should disclose in order to comply with securities law.

Co-authors: Geoff R. Hall.

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Earn-outs – key considerations in M&A transactions *

Canada - October 21 2011
In recent years, and particularly since the financial crisis, earn-outs continue to find favour in private (and occasionally public) acquisitions as a means of bridging the valuation gap between purchasers and sellers.

Co-authors: Marek H. Lorenc .

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Materiality in securities legislation: guidance from the Supreme Court of Canada imposes burdens on both plaintiffs and issuers *

Canada - September 8 2011
Management in public companies often struggles to determine how much or how little to disclose in connection with offerings of securities.

Co-authors: Geoff R. Hall.

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Taking your Company Public - Part V *

Canada - August 2 2011
This final article in our Taking your Company Public series examines the issue of ongoing disclosure once your company is public.

Co-authors: George S. Takach, W. Ian Palm.

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