David Phillips

David Phillips

Bennett Jones LLP


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Changes to Rules for Marketing Activities during a Public Offering

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have adopted amendments to the rules governing permissible marketing activities in the context of a public offering. The amendments, which will come into force on August 13, 2013,...more

6/5/2013 - Amended Regulation Canada Canadian Securities Administration IPO Marketing Public Offerings Road Shows

The CSA Proposes a New Framework for Shareholder Rights Plans and Amendments to the Early Warning Reporting Regime

Last week, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a proposed new regulatory framework for shareholder rights plans under National Instrument 62-105 Security Holder Rights Plans, and significant changes to...more

3/25/2013 - Bids Canadian Securities Administration Hostile Takeover Reporting Requirements Shareholder Rights

Damages Awarded Against Underwriter for Failing to Complete a Bought Deal

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently awarded damages of just over $16 million against Thomas Weisel Partners Canada Inc. (now Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.) for failing to close on a bought deal private placement...more

3/22/2013 - Bought Deal Letters Bought Deals Canada Damages Private Placements Termination Clauses Underwriting

Indemnification Claims Under the CCAA A - Caution for Underwriters, Auditors, Directors and Others

Indemnification clauses are often considered a critical component of risk mitigation strategies in legal relationships. However, as is well understood, the value of an indemnification clause, in the event it becomes...more

1/25/2013 - Auditors CCAA Directors Equity Claims Indemnification Clauses Insolvency Risk Mitigation Securities Underwriting

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