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

Michelle Maniago
Year called to bar: 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia
Hugh A. Meighen
Year called to bar: 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Gillian T. Hnatiw
Year called to bar: 2003
Toronto, Ontario
Gillian Hnatiw & Co.
Edona C. Vila
Year called to bar: 2014
Toronto, Ontario
Michael L. Byers
Year called to bar: 2012
Toronto, Ontario
James A. Woods
Year called to bar: 1976
Montréal, Québec