A medical device has its day in court – Andersen v. St. Jude Medical *

Canada - July 11 2012
On June 26, 2012, the Ontario Superior Court released its much-anticipated decision in Andersen et al. v. St. Jude Medical, Inc. et al.

Co-authors: Alan West, Nicholas Kluge , Malcolm N. Ruby , Mary M. Thomson .

Conflicts of interest in complex investment structures - the evolution of the business judgment rule *

Canada, USA - June 19 2012
Gowlings recently hosted a seminar/webinar for clients of our firm entitled The Business Judgment Rule—Fiduciary Duties Arising From Administration of Assets and For Approving Transactions.

Co-authors: R. Bruce Smith .

Supreme Court simplifies and clarifies assumption of personal jurisdiction *

Canada - April 30 2012
For twenty-two years, since the leading decision in Morguard Investments Ltd. v. De Savoye, [1990] 3 S.C.R. 1077, the ‘real and substantial connection’ test has been the judicial guide to the proper assumption of jurisdiction in conflict of laws cases.

Co-authors: Malcolm N. Ruby .

Conflicts of interest in complex investment structures for energy, infrastructure and mining assets - the evolution of the business judgement rule in Canada and Delaware *

Canada - April 30 2012
This article examines legal principles and strategies that govern conflicts of interest confronting officers and directors responsible for asset management decisions and transaction approvals in complex corporate structures, including those created for investments in energy, infrastructure, and mining assets made by corporations, private equity funds and pension funds.

Co-authors: R. Bruce Smith .