LITIGATION

Ontario Court of Appeal refuses to stay receivership order obtained by securities regulator
Underlying matter involves investigation finding evidence of fraudulent diversion of investor funds
New framework to help Ontario securities regulator distribute disgorged sums to harmed investors
Rules coming into force this year address sanctions of Capital Markets Tribunal or Superior Court
BC Court of Appeal lets action proceed in Alberta as sought by ex-CEO facing lawsuit
Engineering firm fires president, accuses him of breaching fiduciary and contractual duties
How Jennifer Shayko drives Recipe Unlimited's legal and business strategy
Overseeing 20+ brands, Shayko blends law and strategy to manage franchise complexities globally
Small businesses lose a month each year to red tape: Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The time explicitly spent on red tape has risen sharply, increasing by 35 percent since 2020

LEADING LAWYERS IN LITIGATION

Brian J.E. Brock
Year called to bar: 1969
Toronto, Ontario
Dutton Brock LLP
James A. Woods
Year called to bar: 1976
Montréal, Québec
Jean-Sébastien Dupont
Year called to bar: 2010
Montréal, Québec
David N. Vaillancourt
Year called to bar: 2009
Toronto, Ontario
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
Melissa J. MacKewn
Year called to bar: 1997
Toronto, Ontario
Robert J.C. Deane
Year called to bar: 2000
Vancouver, British Columbia