Category Archives: Securities
We’ve Got New Harmonized Crowdfunding Rules. But How Will Industry Respond?
By: Dr. Ryan Clements PDF Version: We’ve Got New Harmonized Crowdfunding Rules. But How Will Industry Respond? Legislation Commented On: National Instrument 45-110, Start-Up Crowdfunding Registration and Prospectus Exemptions The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published, in final form, a harmonized … Continue reading
Reforming Personal Property Security Law
By: Tamara Buckwold and Roderick Wood PDF Version: Reforming Personal Property Security Law Report Commented On: Alberta Law Reform Institute, Personal Property Security Law, Report for Discussion 35 (December 2020) Every Canadian province and territory, except for Quebec, has enacted … Continue reading
Ranchman’s Receivership: Exploring Different Proprietary Rights in the Memorabilia
By: Jassmine Girgis* PDF Version: Ranchman’s Receivership: Exploring Different Proprietary Rights in the Memorabilia Article Commented On: Natalie Valleau, “Prized saddles, trophies and more picked up by rodeo families after Ranchman’s closure”, CBC News (2 October 2020) Last month, one … Continue reading
Court of Appeal Affords Deference to Alberta Securities Commission in Platinum Equities Case
By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Court of Appeal Affords Deference to Alberta Securities Commission in Platinum Equities Case Case Commented On: Alberta (Securities Commission) v Chandran, 2015 ABCA 323 In February 2014 the Alberta Securities Commission found that Shariff Chandran … Continue reading
“Do Corporations Cry Wolf? — Comparing What Companies Tell Regulators With What They Tell Investors”
By: James Coleman PDF Version: “Do Corporations Cry Wolf? — Comparing What Companies Tell Regulators With What They Tell Investors” Corporations regularly complain that new regulations will harm their business and the broader economy. How seriously should we take those … Continue reading
