Dissent rights, entrenched in most provincial corporate statutes, grant shareholders the power to contest significant corporate changes and compel the corporation to repurchase their shares at a fair market value. Central to the enforcement of these rights is the statutory
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When development deals go wrong, damages come in the form of land value, not lost profits
This column was originally published on RENX.ca.
When a deal to buy and sell land for development goes awry, an innocent purchaser can sue for the damages suffered.
However, in most cases, the measure of damages will be the difference…
Mass fraud, arson threats, murder, organized crime, kidnapping: What are the limits of ‘buyer beware’?
This column was originally published on RENX.ca.
In an episode of The Simpsons in the late ’90s, Marge Simpson takes a job as a real estate agent to make some extra cash. She made her first sale by selling a big, reasonably…
Are written agreements and signatures required to make deals enforceable? Not always.
This column was originally published on RENX.ca.
In the realm of real estate transactions, it’s well understood that for a purchase and sale contract to be legitimate, it must, at the very least, outline the identity of involved parties, describe…
Bullying and Legal Ethics: A Warning from Singh v Braich
In the legal world, mutual respect between counsel and adherence to professional standards are not just niceties – they are the cornerstone of a functional and effective justice system. A recent case, Singh v Braich, provides a stark reminder that…
Unraveling the Debate on Free Speech: An Analysis of the Ruling Against Dr. Jordan Peterson
Navigating the intricate balance between freedom of speech and the confines of a regulated profession is not easy these days, especially with the prevalence of social media. This was precisely the challenge the Ontario Superior Court of Justice faced in…
Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Insight on the Transfer of Commercial Leases
This column was originally published on RENX.ca.
Ontario’s highest court has ruled that a landlord cannot arbitrarily refuse to allow a commercial tenant to assign its lease without good reason. The court looked at the applicable facts and information…
Debt Enforcement and Jointly-Owned Property – Lessons from a Recent Decision
This column was originally published on RENX.ca
In the case of joint property ownership, where one party is indebted to an external creditor, what rights does the creditor hold when the property is sold? The Ontario Court of Appeal recently…
Amendments to Canadian Securities Exchange Policies
On March 30th, 2023, the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) announced that substantial amendments (the “Amendments”) had been made to their policies (the “CSE Policies”), which officially came into effect on April 3rd, 2023. Although the Amendments have an impact…
TSX Amends Rules for Pricing of Public Offerings
On April 20, 2023, the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) adopted, and the OSC provided its notice of approval for, certain amendments (the “Amendments”) to more clearly define the factors that the TSX will now consider when determining whether a…