Matthew Fleming
Full bioCourt of Appeal Clarifies Scope of Shareholder Misrepresentation Claims in Takeover Bids
Court of Appeal Confirms Judges May Weigh Evidence on Leave Motions in Secondary Market Securities Class Actions
Court of Appeal Lifts Stay in Cross Border Class Action
In Kaynes v. BP [1] (referred to herein as “Kaynes”) the Court of Appeal for Ontario (“ONCA”) recently lifted a […]
Court Clarifies the Scope of Underwriter Liability in Securities Class Actions
In LBP Holdings Ltd. v. Allied Nevada Gold Corp.,[1] the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered a motion to add […]
Court Dismisses Secondary Market Securities Class Action Based on Extensive Evidence
Swisscanto v. Blackberry: What constitutes a “public correction” for the purpose of secondary market misrepresentation class actions?
Ontario Proposes Whistleblower Regime
Court Limits Plaintiff’s Ability to Access Corporate Documents in Securities Class Action
Overview In Mask v. Silvercorp Metals Inc. [1] released on July 18, 2014, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether […]
Court of Appeal Clarifies Directors’ Fiduciary Duties and the Business Judgment Rule for Executive Compensation Matters
Overview The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently affirmed the nature of directors’ and officers’ fiduciary duties and clarified the […]